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YA57 YCG

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,669 mi
Last recorded101,669 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 YCG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 101,669 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2020 101,481 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 101,306 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system poor

Pass 3 Dec 2018 95,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex very slight (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight drag (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Nov 2018 95,137 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex very slight (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight drag (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2017 90,184 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box deteriorating and heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2016 86,116 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 86,024 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer sill holed and corroded

Offside Front Outer sill has corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2015 82,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection to osr seat belt

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 23 Dec 2014 70,172 miles

Child seat fitted in offside rear.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Jan 2014 56,740 miles

Child seat belt slack.

Child seat fitted to offside rear.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 56,738 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat belt slack.

Child seat fitted to offside rear.

Pass 24 Jan 2013 43,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Jan 2013 43,989 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre is VERY close to the legal limit

Pass 20 Jan 2012 34,434 miles

Front brake discs are worn & pitted

Front tyres are wearing on the inner treads

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear brake discs are very worn & pitted

Fail 12 Jan 2011 24,853 miles

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

Front discs scored

Rear discs Pitted

Pass 12 Jan 2011 24,853 miles

Front discs scored

Rear discs Pitted

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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YA57 YCG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 70,004 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 YA57 YCG, 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 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YA57 YCG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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