MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,711 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
exhaust rusty
n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
exhaust rusty
n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
A child booster seat is fitted in the n/s/f seat with the air bag still switched on (not recommended)
The exhaust front pipe flexi section is noisey and the rear silencer outer skin has come off but neither are leaking
The front registration plate is slightly discoloured
The gearbox is slightly damp
The glove box handle is broken
The n/s door window switch will not power the window up
The n/s/f tyre tread is worn on the edges but measures 4mm (min limit 1.6mm) and the sidewall is slightly cut
The n/s/r seat belt top mounting plastic surround is insecure
The rear wiper blade is split
the front brake pads are low and the rear discs are slightly corroded
the n/s headlamp electrical height adjuster is n ot working
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
A child booster seat is fitted in the n/s/f seat with the air bag still switched on (not recommended)
The drivers air bag malfunction light is on (failure item from april 2012)
The exhaust front pipe flexi section is noisey and the rear silencer outer skin has come off but neither are leaking
The front registration plate is slightly discoloured
The gearbox is slightly damp
The glove box handle is broken
The n/s door window switch will not power the window up
The n/s/f tyre tread is worn on the edges but measures 4mm (min limit 1.6mm) and the sidewall is slightly cut
The n/s/r seat belt top mounting plastic surround is insecure
The rear wiper blade is split
the front brake pads are low and the rear discs are slightly corroded
the n/s headlamp electrical height adjuster is n ot working
front grill/bumper slightly damaged.
slight condensation in front lamps.
the trim on the n/s/r seat belt is insecure.
various light scratches & smaal stone chips in the windscreen.
the engine is noisey from the timing belt area
the exhaust is corroded but not leaking and the rear silencer mountings are split
the front grill is damaged, the front bumper is cracked and there are various dents in the bodywork
the front indicator light units are moist
the fuel cap wasnt secure
the heat sheild on the exhaust manifold is rattling and the bracket is cracked but it is all secure
the n/s/f wing plastic liner is missing
the n/s/r wheel has a flat spot in it
the rear registration plate is slightly discoloured
there are small stonechips and scratches in the windscreen
there dosnt appear to be any antifreeze in the coolant system
there is a trim insecure on the n/s/r seat belt but dosnt effect its operation
there is various underbody corrosion but all is strong and not holed
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
the engine is noisey from the timing belt area
the exhaust is corroded but not leaking and the rear silencer mountings are split
the front grill is damaged, the front bumper is cracked and there are various dents in the bodywork
the front indicator light units are moist
the fuel cap wasnt secure
the heat sheild on the exhaust manifold is rattling and the bracket is cracked but it is all secure
the n/s/f wing plastic liner is missing
the n/s/r wheel has a flat spot in it
the rear registration plate is slightly discoloured
there are small stonechips and scratches in the windscreen
there dosnt appear to be any antifreeze in the coolant system
there is a trim insecure on the n/s/r seat belt but dosnt effect its operation
there is various underbody corrosion but all is strong and not holed
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
auxillary drive belt perished.
both front brake discs worn/lipped.
both front suspension lower ball joints have slight lift.
exhaust heat shield damaged + insecure (rattles).
exhaust tail box heavily corroded.
o/s/f tyre tread depth 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm).
various stone chips in windscreen.
auxillary drive belt perished.
both front brake discs worn/lipped.
both front suspension lower ball joints have slight lift.
exhaust heat shield damaged + insecure (rattles).
exhaust tail box heavily corroded.
o/s/f tyre tread depth 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm).
various stone chips in windscreen.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light is on
n/s/r wheel inner rim is slightly bent
rear brake pads are worn low
small stone chips in zone 'A' of front windscreen
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light is on
n/s/r wheel inner rim is slightly bent
rear brake pads are worn low
small stone chips in zone 'A' of front windscreen
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake cable rubber gaiters torn
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake cable rubber gaiters torn
Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear pads getting low
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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Y556 VDX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 Y556 VDX, 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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Y556 VDX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 May 2001.
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