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YT52 NPU

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,389 mi
Last recorded110,389 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 NPU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 110,389 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 110,389 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper exauast box rusty

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Nov 2016 110,385 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper exauast box rusty

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 108,484 miles

back box corroded

corrosion in various places

e.m.l on

Fail 5 Nov 2015 108,484 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

back box corroded

corrosion in various places

e.m.l on

Pass 6 Nov 2014 106,001 miles

anti rollbar links worn

exhust coroded

handbrake cables fraying

oil leak

play in osf lower suspension arm bushes

play in steering rack

vehical coroded

Fail 5 Nov 2014 105,998 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhust coroded

handbrake cables fraying

oil leak

play in osf lower suspension arm bushes

play in steering rack

vehical coroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 103,842 miles

suspension bushes worn

vehical corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2013 103,834 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

suspension bushes worn

vehical corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 101,747 miles

back box corroded

corroison in various places

slight play in nearside front drop link

slight play in offside steering arm

sliight play in nearside upper wishbone bushes

Pass 25 Oct 2011 98,798 miles

back box corroded

both rear tyres close to legal limit

corrosion in various places

play in nearside drop link

play in offsidie steering arm

Pass 26 Oct 2010 97,500 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 97,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 95,659 miles

back box corroded

oil leak

slight play offside front steering arm

Fail 11 Nov 2009 95,659 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

back box corroded

oil leak

slight play offside front steering arm

Pass 3 Oct 2008 93,316 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 91,391 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 91,391 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 70,177 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

noise from belt area at 2600rpm poss tensioner or variator

Pass 1 Oct 2005 49,074 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

condensation in n/s headlamp

exhaust mounting rubbers starting to split

some wear in steering rack

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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YT52 NPU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YT52 NPU, 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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YT52 NPU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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