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N849 YKP

1995 Alfa Romeo 146

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,123 mi
Last recorded159,123 miles
Recorded on24 May 2008
Typical for 1995 Alfa Romeo 14688,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN849 YKP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2008 159,123 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 159,105 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 159,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 140,845 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 140,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 131,288 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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N849 YKP is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N849 YKP, 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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N849 YKP is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 5 December 1995.

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