MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,669 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
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
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
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
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust box deteriorating and heat shield insecure
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
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
Child seat fitted in offside rear.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Child seat belt slack.
Child seat fitted to offside rear.
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.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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
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
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front discs scored
Rear discs Pitted
Front discs scored
Rear discs Pitted
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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