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P203 NOA

1997 Alfa Romeo 146

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,566 mi
Last recorded120,566 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14689,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 NOA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 120,566 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

smell of petrol no visible leaks

under body under-sealed

under-body corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2021 120,534 miles

Brake performance not tested brake caliper leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged brake pipe damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

smell of petrol no visible leaks

under body under-sealed

under-body corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2020 120,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to suspension components

Front Cross member/bumper support holed and corroded

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage On rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side skirt insecure

Offside Front Side skirt insecure

Strong smell of fuel but no visible leaks

Under floor corrosion

under sealed

Pass 12 Aug 2019 118,865 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 118,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general condition under vehicle corroding

Fail 22 Dec 2018 118,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general condition under vehicle corroding

Pass 5 Jan 2018 118,719 miles

Body has slight corrosion bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 118,713 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bottom cross member (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 May 2007 118,117 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 118,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 117,456 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 117,456 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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P203 NOA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 89,804 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 P203 NOA, 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 29 years old, this Alfa Romeo 146 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P203 NOA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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