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Y288 VSK

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,992 mi
Last recorded155,992 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 VSK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 155,992 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 150,824 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 150,670 miles

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.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 144,221 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 144,220 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 137,617 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 137,617 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 131,144 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Oil leak

Oil over filled

Fail 4 Apr 2014 131,050 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 123,795 miles

rear exhaust corroded

screen marked by wipers

slight corrosion some brake pipes

slight deterioration all suspension

slight side to side movement hand brake lever

Fail 30 Apr 2013 123,795 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 116,947 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 116,944 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 104,576 miles

Exhaust corroded

Underside corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2010 94,662 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 94,662 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 84,847 miles

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)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 84,847 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 82,019 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL VERY LOW.

EXHAUST TAILBOX CORRODED AND MOUNTINGS SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 75,184 miles

DENT AT TOP OF L/H/F WING.

EXHAUST TAIL BOX CORRODED.

FRONT TYRES WEARING SLIGHTLY AT INNER EDGES.

PUMPING ACTION AT BRAKE PEDAL/A.B.S FAULT?

Pass 19 Oct 2006 67,419 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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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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