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GX53 BJZ

2004 Alfa Romeo 146

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

73,256 mi
Last recorded73,256 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 BJZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2014 73,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake fluid low

near side front tyre has wear to edges

off side rear tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2013 67,900 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 119,226 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

battery insecure

centre exhaust bracket snapped

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine management light on

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 3 Jan 2012 105,556 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 105,556 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 94,675 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 94,675 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 78,776 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 78,775 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 61,872 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 61,871 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNSIDE EDGE////PLAY IN BOTH REAR TOP SHOCK MOUNTINGS////BAD NOISE FROM SUSPENSION WHEN ON ROAD TEST////

Pass 20 Nov 2007 47,761 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 36,963 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 146?

Based on 35,522 MOT tests across 5,725 vehicles.

60.5%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
5,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,249
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,966
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,187
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1,893
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GX53 BJZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 146 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 146 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX53 BJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 146 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo 146 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GX53 BJZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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