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YL57 LSF

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,136 mi
Last recorded122,136 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 LSF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 122,136 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion throughout underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats folded ()

handbrake lever nearing end of adjustment

Fail 11 Feb 2020 122,136 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion throughout underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats folded ()

handbrake lever nearing end of adjustment

Pass 8 Aug 2016 111,562 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 104,273 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 103,739 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

oil leak on cooler pipe

rear exhaust corroded

tracking required

Fail 4 Feb 2015 103,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

engine management light on

oil leak on cooler pipe

rear exhaust corroded

tracking required

Pass 5 Feb 2014 93,742 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

oil leak from dipstick + oil filter pipe

Fail 5 Feb 2014 93,742 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from dipstick + oil filter pipe

Pass 13 Feb 2013 88,523 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bad oil leak from oil filter housing to oil cooler pipe

Pass 19 Jan 2011 62,029 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 62,029 miles

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

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

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

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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YL57 LSF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YL57 LSF, 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 YL57 LSF registered?

YL57 LSF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 2 February 2008.

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