MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,793 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
nearside rear tyre has cut on side wall almost to cords
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)
coolant level low
clutch pedal rubber missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
clutch pedal rubber missing
Bad oil leak.
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.
N/S/F spotlight inop.
Shocker O/S/R - light misting of oil.
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Bad oil leak.
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.
N/S/F spotlight inop.
Shocker O/S/R - light misting of oil.
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ns front tyre side wall slightly damaged but not showing coards
front discs showing wear
rear discs showing wear
rear tyres a little out of shape on tread
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
front discs showing wear
rear discs showing wear
rear tyres a little out of shape on tread
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VE51 YSM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 72,561 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 VE51 YSM, 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 25 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VE51 YSM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 September 2001.
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