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W284 MMW

2000 Alfa Romeo 146

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

154,014 mi
Last recorded154,014 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 14676,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW284 MMW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 154,014 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 153,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 144,800 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs scored/worn

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2014 144,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs scored/worn

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2013 138,157 miles

Both Rear disc's corroded

Both front disc's corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 138,157 miles

Both Rear disc's corroded

Both front disc's corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 132,601 miles

all brake discs corroded

coolant rad support corroded and holed

not all led's working on centre brake light

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 22 Mar 2011 131,458 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f head lamp aim low

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f brake disc corroded on inner face

o/s/f brake hose ferrels corroded

o/s/r tyre out of shape

rear floor foot wells corroded on under side marked with yellow

Fail 22 Mar 2011 131,458 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f head lamp aim low

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f brake disc corroded on inner face

o/s/f brake hose ferrels corroded

o/s/r tyre out of shape

rear floor foot wells corroded on under side marked with yellow

Fail 4 Dec 2009 131,425 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

cambelt cover missing

Pass 8 Dec 2008 127,150 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

o/s/f brake pipe corroded in inner arch

Fail 3 Dec 2008 127,130 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f brake pipe corroded in inner arch

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 27 Nov 2007 123,022 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 122,981 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 105,580 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

engine oil filter burst

Fail 30 Nov 2006 105,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 90,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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W284 MMW is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W284 MMW, 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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W284 MMW is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 10 August 2000.

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