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N256 EFC

1995 Alfa Romeo 146

Red Petrol 1712cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

98,037 mi
Last recorded98,037 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 Alfa Romeo 14688,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN256 EFC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,712cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2009 98,037 miles

185/60 tyres on rear and 185/65 tyres on front

Both front jacking points slightly crushed

Exhaust cat outer shield in poor condition and insecure

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

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

Front twin exhaust pipe outer cover in poor condition and insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion hole in front o/s underbody floor

o/s rear tyre has cracks on inner sidewall

Fail 4 Dec 2009 98,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

185/60 tyres on rear and 185/65 tyres on front

Both front jacking points slightly crushed

Exhaust cat outer shield in poor condition and insecure

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

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

Front twin exhaust pipe outer cover in poor condition and insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion hole in front o/s underbody floor

o/s rear tyre has cracks on inner sidewall

Fail 4 Dec 2008 94,132 miles

185/65 x 14 on front and 185/60 x14 rear

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s floor jack points crushed but not weakened structure

Pass 4 Dec 2008 94,132 miles

185/65 x 14 on front and 185/60 x14 rear

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s floor jack points crushed but not weakened structure

Pass 22 Aug 2007 91,087 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 91,078 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 90,955 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2006 88,295 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 88,293 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air bag light on

emissons not tested

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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N256 EFC is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 in Red with a 1,712cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N256 EFC, 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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N256 EFC is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 8 September 1995.

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