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Y556 VDX

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,711 mi
Last recorded88,711 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY556 VDX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 88,711 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 88,614 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 84,468 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 84,468 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 81,396 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 81,396 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 77,472 miles

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.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 76,618 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 76,618 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 70,267 miles

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.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 70,267 miles

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.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 60,598 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 60,598 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 52,288 miles

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

handbrake cable rubber gaiters torn

Fail 30 May 2007 52,288 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 47,649 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 47,649 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 43,966 miles

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

rear pads getting low

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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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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