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CN52 HPY

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,596 mi
Last recorded104,596 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 HPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 104,596 miles

rear exhaust rubber broken

Fail 28 May 2015 104,596 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 10 Jun 2014 102,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2013 95,421 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 95,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2012 86,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2012 86,552 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 80,288 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 80,288 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 May 2011 80,066 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 75,100 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rubber mounts perished and split

handbrake cables rubber mounts split

Fail 2 Jun 2010 75,100 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rubber mounts perished and split

handbrake cables rubber mounts split

Pass 20 May 2009 65,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight sideways movement in antiroll bar

Pass 16 Oct 2008 61,235 miles

all tyres low tread & worn on edges n/s/f damaged on sidewall under tray damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2007 50,495 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall exhaust crumbly & mounts perrishing handbrake cable loose

Pass 24 Oct 2006 39,161 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?

Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
6,527
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
31,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,164
position lamp(s) not working 17,492
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 13,298
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,412
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,261
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CN52 HPY is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 69,830 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN52 HPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CN52 HPY is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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