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N199 DWY

1995 Alfa Romeo 146

Red Petrol 1712cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,230 mi
Last recorded95,230 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Alfa Romeo 14688,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN199 DWY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,712cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 95,230 miles

colour of both rear indicators

condition n/s cv boot

condition o/s/r brake hose BORDERLINE

corrosion on front sub frame

gear box oil leak

heavy underside corrosion on all of vehicle

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6 mm BORDERLINE

play in o/s/f top suspension mounting

rear brake performance slow

repairs to both centre floors by seat mountings

Fail 29 Nov 2008 94,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

condition n/s cv boot

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front sub frame

gear box oil leak

heavy underside corrosion on all of vehicle

n/s/f tyre wall perishing and only just legal 1.6mm

Pass 11 Dec 2007 88,027 miles

corrosion on floors

rear brake hoses cracking

Fail 19 Nov 2007 88,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 83,762 miles

condition of front number plate

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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N199 DWY is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 in Red with a 1,712cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.3% with a typical mileage of 88,293 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N199 DWY, 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 31 years old, this Alfa Romeo 146 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N199 DWY is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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