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YT52 TCU

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,989 mi
Last recorded118,989 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 118,989 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 118,963 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 111,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2011 101,731 miles

Both floor pans in rusty condition.

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge.

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 101,731 miles

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

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

Both floor pans in rusty condition.

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge.

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 91,749 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 91,749 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 83,145 miles

child seat fitted to near side front seat

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads wearing low

hand brake travel high

movement in steering rack

near side front anti roll bar drop link worn

tested when wet

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2008 73,855 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

both rear tyres worn low

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

front brake discs worn and lipped

movement in steering system

rear exhaust corroded advise replacment

tested when wet

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2007 63,301 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 47,545 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 TCU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YT52 TCU, 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 YT52 TCU registered?

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

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