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YS57 EVT

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,516 mi
Last recorded67,516 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 EVT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 67,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 64,989 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2015 59,020 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 59,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 50,659 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 43,366 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 43,366 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 36,094 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 31,877 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 31,877 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 31,877 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise offside washer jet not full workin

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Dec 2010 28,139 miles

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm inner 3/4 band, but worn lower inner tread pattern..

offside front tyre on 1.9mm

offside rear tyre wearing low , plus steel object in tread pattern..

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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YS57 EVT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YS57 EVT, 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 YS57 EVT registered?

YS57 EVT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YS57 EVT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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