MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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E/M light on
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front discs pitted inner face
Front position lamp(s) not working o/s n/s side (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
E/M light on
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front discs pitted inner face
Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front & rear suspension corroded
front bumper support bar corroded
sills has bubbles of corrosion
under body freshlt painted
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Airbag light on indicating a fault with the system
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate slightly damaged but still legible
Airbag light on indicating a fault with the system
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate slightly damaged but still legible
air bag light stays on indicating a fault in the system
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y157 SPO 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 76.9%.
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 Y157 SPO, 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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What year was Y157 SPO registered?
Y157 SPO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 May 2001.
Is Y157 SPO safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y157 SPO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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