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YL51 NCF

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,252 mi
Last recorded139,252 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 NCF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 139,252 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 138,595 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 127,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 114,859 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rubber damaged but secure

Fail 2 Mar 2012 114,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rubber damaged but secure

Pass 17 Mar 2011 98,582 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 98,582 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 82,689 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 82,689 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Mar 2009 76,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front door outer door handle broken

Pass 27 Mar 2009 76,380 miles

n/s front door outer door handle broken

Pass 28 Nov 2007 688,244 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 68,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 62,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YL51 NCF is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YL51 NCF, 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 YL51 NCF registered?

YL51 NCF is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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