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YT52 NRL

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

10,178 mi
Last recorded10,178 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 NRL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2016 10,178 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported Gearbox mounting not attached (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 89,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 79,713 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 79,651 miles

Airbag warning light on

Front and rear brake disc('s) corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside front track rod end dust cover slightly split

Offside rear wheel rim distorted

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Rear exhaust mounting rubber perishing

Rear floor pan corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 79,651 miles

Airbag warning light on

Front and rear brake disc('s) corroded

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front track rod end dust cover slightly split

Offside rear wheel rim distorted

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Rear exhaust mounting rubber perishing

Rear floor pan corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 77,805 miles

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

Oil leak

all discs pitted

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2011 77,765 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

all discs pitted

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2010 67,385 miles

Both rear rubber exhaust mounts stretched and cracking.

Drivers side rear tyre slightly misshapen.

Front brake discs getting corroded and scored.

Front to rear metal fuel pipes getting corroded.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Passenger side rear tyre wearing on inner edges.

Re-attatched passenger side rear handbrake cable.

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

Slight play and movement in passenger side front upper wishbone rear bush.

Fail 9 Apr 2010 67,385 miles

Both rear rubber exhaust mounts stretched and cracking.

Drivers side rear tyre slightly misshapen.

Front brake discs getting corroded and scored.

Front to rear metal fuel pipes getting corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Passenger side rear tyre wearing on inner edges.

Re-attatched passenger side rear handbrake cable.

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

Slight play and movement in passenger side front upper wishbone rear bush.

Fail 27 Mar 2009 59,071 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2009 59,071 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2008 56,182 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

near side rear tyre sidewall damaged

play in offside steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2007 51,383 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 51,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT REAR SEAT BELTS TESTED AS PRSSENTED LUGAGE IN REAR

Fail 29 Mar 2006 35,309 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 35,309 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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YT52 NRL is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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