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W147 BHD

2000 Alfa Romeo 146

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,471 mi
Last recorded71,471 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 14676,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW147 BHD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2012 71,471 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag light indicating a fault

Pass 24 Aug 2011 62,016 miles

Airbag Light On

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion On N/S Inner Sill

Corrosion On O/S/F Floor

Corrosion On O/S/R Inner Sill

Exhaust Centre Mount Broken

N/S/R Brake Disc Corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 62,007 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Airbag Light On

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion On N/S Inner Sill

Corrosion On O/S/F Floor

Corrosion On O/S/R Inner Sill

Exhaust Centre Mount Broken

N/S/R Brake Disc Corroded

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

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 55,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 55,536 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 53,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 53,585 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 50,688 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 47,444 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 44,126 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 39,388 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 39,388 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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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W147 BHD is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 76,126 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 W147 BHD, 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 26 years old, this Alfa Romeo 146 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W147 BHD is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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