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W297 SBU

2000 Alfa Romeo 146

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,279 mi
Last recorded47,279 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 14676,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 SBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 47,279 miles

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

exhaust is corroded

floor is corroded both sides

front tyres are wearing on inner edges

steering column is noisey

Fail 12 May 2009 47,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust is corroded

floor is corroded both sides

front tyres are wearing on inner edges

steering column is noisey

Pass 12 May 2008 37,558 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 37,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake flexy hoses are cracking

Pass 14 May 2007 25,367 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 17,573 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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W297 SBU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W297 SBU, 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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W297 SBU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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