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Y192 ESC

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,084 mi
Last recorded112,084 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY192 ESC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 112,084 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorted

Fail 15 May 2014 112,079 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust box deteriorted

Pass 13 Jun 2013 99,806 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 99,801 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 92,496 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 92,495 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust tail pipe very rusty

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 27 Jun 2011 84,120 miles

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

nearside front brake wear indicater wiring insecure

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2011 84,120 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside front brake wear indicater wiring insecure

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 76,331 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 76,331 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 62,973 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 57,655 miles

4 Tyres worn near legal limit. Near side brake cable hanger broken.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 48,100 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 38,858 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 38,858 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 29,417 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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Y192 ESC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y192 ESC, 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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Y192 ESC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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