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YA57 YCO

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,241 mi
Last recorded111,241 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 YCO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 111,241 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 106,147 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 99,461 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 99,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 87,057 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 87,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 76,320 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 76,319 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 66,457 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 55,914 miles

Center Exhaust rubber mountings split.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 46,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YCO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YCO, 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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What year was YA57 YCO registered?

YA57 YCO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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