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RY02 PYB

2002 Alfa Romeo 146

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,295 mi
Last recorded118,295 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14675,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 PYB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2012 118,295 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 118,295 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 111,226 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 111,226 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 105,763 miles

Light scoring noted to rear brake discs - new pads fitted.

O/S handbrake cable insecure (hanging down),

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 100,934 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 100,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 91,269 miles

Rear wiper deterated

Fail 29 Jul 2008 91,268 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear wiper deterated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 83,734 miles

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

Oil leak

Repaired windscreen within zone

Pass 14 Aug 2007 83,734 miles

Oil leak

Repaired windscreen within zone

Fail 24 Jul 2006 75,252 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2006 75,252 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2005 56,420 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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RY02 PYB is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 146 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo 146 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 75,669 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 RY02 PYB, 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 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo 146 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RY02 PYB registered?

RY02 PYB is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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