MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,992 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all brake pipes covered in underseal
corrosion to exhaust system
corrosion to front sub frame
corrosion to under side also underside covers in underseal.
washer jets just clearing screen
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
washer jets just clearing screen
all brake pipes covered in underseal
corrosion to exhaust system
corrosion to front sub frame
corrosion to under side also underside covers in underseal.
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear brake binding
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)
subframes corroded
underside corroded & heavily undersealed
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear brake binding
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)
subframes corroded
underside corroded & heavily undersealed
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake pipe's pipes cover'ed in greese.
exhaust corroding
o/s/r door check strap worn
rear boot stays not holding
under side cover'ed in under seal
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake pipe's pipes cover'ed in greese.
exhaust corroding
o/s/r door check strap worn
rear boot stays not holding
under side cover'ed in under seal
Exhaust in poor condition
Oil leak
Oil over filled
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Exhaust in poor condition
Oil leak
Oil over filled
rear exhaust corroded
screen marked by wipers
slight corrosion some brake pipes
slight deterioration all suspension
slight side to side movement hand brake lever
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front tyres worn inner edges 195/60/15
o/s/r tyre worn and cracking also nail in middle tread
rear exhaust corroded
slight corrosion some brake pipes
slight deterioration all suspension
slight side to side movement hand brake lever
slight corrosion both inner wings
both front tyres worn inner edges 195/60/15 88h
exhaust and floor and bumper supports corroded
o/s/r tyre worn and tread cracking
slight movement some suspension bushes
slight roughness n/s/r wheel when spun
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both front tyres worn inner edges 195/60/15 88h
exhaust and floor and bumper supports corroded
hand brake cables spliting
o/s/r tyre worn and tread cracking
rear discs and pads worn and corroded
slight corrosion both inner wings
slight movement some suspension bushes
slight roughness n/s/r wheel when spun
Exhaust corroded
Underside corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all 4 check straps noisy
both front and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges 195/60/15 pirelli p6000 and tread cracking
both front indicatoir bulbs going white
n/s outer cv boot has pin hole in it
rear brake discs worn slightly
rear exhaust corroded not holed
slight corrosion on floor
slight dampness pas pipes at o/s/f subframe
suspect a 4 wheel alignment required
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
all 4 check straps noisy
both front and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges 195/60/15 pirelli p6000 and tread cracking
both front indicatoir bulbs going white
n/s number plate bulb dull
n/s outer cv boot has pin hole in it
n/s/f washer jet poor
rear brake discs worn slightly
rear exhaust corroded not holed
slight corrosion on floor
slight dampness pas pipes at o/s/f subframe
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
ENGINE OIL LEVEL VERY LOW.
EXHAUST TAILBOX CORRODED AND MOUNTINGS SLIGHTLY PERISHED.
DENT AT TOP OF L/H/F WING.
EXHAUST TAIL BOX CORRODED.
FRONT TYRES WEARING SLIGHTLY AT INNER EDGES.
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How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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Y288 VSK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 Y288 VSK, 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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Y288 VSK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 June 2001.
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