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CU52 VLJ

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,478 mi
Last recorded88,478 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 VLJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 88,478 miles

General underbody corrosion

Slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r lower suspension arm inner link pin bushes

Fail 2 Sep 2014 88,478 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

General underbody corrosion

Slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r lower suspension arm inner link pin bushes

Pass 29 Aug 2013 78,935 miles

n/s/f upper wishbone has slight play

o/s/f upper wishbone has slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,677 miles

'Long' Handbrake travel.

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 69,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

'Long' Handbrake travel.

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 61,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 61,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 58,226 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 54,553 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 50,312 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 43,585 miles

damage to o/s door

Pass 29 Jun 2006 33,571 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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CU52 VLJ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU52 VLJ, 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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What year was CU52 VLJ registered?

CU52 VLJ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is CU52 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 VLJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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