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W386 SBU

2000 Alfa Romeo 146

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,467 mi
Last recorded121,467 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 14676,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW386 SBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 121,467 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 121,008 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2016 120,011 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 115,964 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 112,392 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 109,141 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 105,094 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 99,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all discs rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2009 92,320 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 92,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all discs rusty

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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W386 SBU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W386 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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What year was W386 SBU registered?

W386 SBU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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