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MX55 XFA

2006 Alfa Romeo 146

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,637 mi
Last recorded98,637 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 XFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 98,637 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 98,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 84,303 miles

E.M.L indicates a fault

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 84,303 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

E.M.L indicates a fault

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 80,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 80,539 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 68,819 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 64,090 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

brake discs corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Dec 2010 64,090 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)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

brake discs corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 49,672 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s door mirror insecure

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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MX55 XFA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 146 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MX55 XFA, 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 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo 146 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MX55 XFA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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