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W441 LDB

2000 Alfa Romeo 146

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

136,252 mi
Last recorded136,252 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 14676,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW441 LDB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 136,252 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust rubbers deteriorated, 3 rear

fuel cap seal deteriorated

slight corrosion front subframe

Fail 24 Mar 2026 136,251 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust rubbers deteriorated, 3 rear

fuel cap seal deteriorated

slight corrosion front subframe

Pass 26 Mar 2025 155,239 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside washer jet inop

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front subframe slightly corroded

fuel cap seal deteriorated

underside undersealed

Fail 25 Mar 2025 135,239 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside washer jet inop

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front subframe slightly corroded

fuel cap seal deteriorated

underside undersealed

Fail 8 Apr 2024 134,363 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front of a front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough rack (2.1.1 (a))

corrosion underside

front brakes deteriorated and worn

fuel cap seal deteriorated

n/s screenwash jet inop

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2023 130,665 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel cap seal cracked

sill covers fitted, unable to fully see sills, suspect o/s heavily corroded

underside corroded, eg o/s sill, both floors etc

Fail 20 Mar 2023 130,665 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel cap seal cracked

sill covers fitted, unable to fully see sills, suspect o/s heavily corroded

underside corroded, eg o/s sill, both floors etc

Pass 8 Dec 2021 128,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front of a front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion at o/s/f sill/floor area just out with seat belt mount

corrosion n/s floor/sill area

other areas of corrosion underside, sill covers and undertray fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2021 128,576 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front of a front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge req (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion at o/s/f sill/floor area just out with seat belt mount

corrosion n/s floor/sill area

other areas of corrosion underside, sill covers and undertray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2020 124,526 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion underside, o/s/f inner arch area, floor and n/s/r sill area

exhaust deteriorated

front brakes slightly worn

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on edges

rear coil springs corroded

undertray fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2020 124,526 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

corrosion underside, o/s/f inner arch area, floor and n/s/r sill area

exhaust deteriorated

front brakes slightly worn

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on edges

rear coil springs corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2019 119,788 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding on slightly

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge 195/55/15

Rear coil springs rusty

corrosion underside and some brake pipes

middle and rear exhaust rubbers starting to perish

slight movement both rear radius arms bushes ( near side worse )

under tray and sill covers fitted not fully checked

Fail 30 Oct 2019 119,771 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracks showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake binding on slightly

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge 195/55/15

Rear coil springs rusty

Rear exhaust section holed and blowing slightly

corrosion underside and some brake pipes

middle and rear exhaust rubbers starting to perish

slight movement both rear radius arms bushes ( near side worse )

under tray and sill covers fitted not fully checked

Pass 2 Nov 2018 111,537 miles

brake flexibles deteriorated and both n/s brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel cap seal has slight cracking

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

slight corrosion at brake pipe clips

slight play in hand brake lever

Pass 26 Oct 2017 103,867 miles

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

brake flexible hoses slightly deteriorated

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

rear floor looks to have been welded from the top

slight play in n/s/r radius arm

slight side to side play in handbrake lever

Fail 25 Oct 2017 103,867 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

brake flexible hoses slightly deteriorated

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

rear floor looks to have been welded from the top

rear side lamps slightly different brightness

slight play in n/s/r radius arm

slight side to side play in handbrake lever

Pass 29 Oct 2016 101,463 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Inner X2 SILLS CORRODED NS/OS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETURN

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

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

Offside Front DRIVERS SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETURN

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X4 NSR/OSR (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSR/OSR (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 20 Oct 2016 101,406 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Inner X2 SILLS CORRODED NS/OS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETURN

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

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

Offside Front DRIVERS SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETURN

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X4 NSR/OSR (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSR/OSR (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 30 Sep 2016 101,338 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AND PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL, MARKED IN YELLOW (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working NO BRAKE LIGHTS WORKING (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 NSF/OSF (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETURN

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT AND PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion WHOLE UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 25 Sep 2015 97,706 miles

Nearside Inner rack ball joint has slight play

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 93,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

floor pan corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2014 93,693 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

floor pan corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 89,630 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 84,754 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 84,754 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 79,785 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 79,785 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 75,006 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 69,940 miles

corrosion developing in brake pipes

rear brake discs worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2008 63,750 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 56,547 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 50,971 miles

offside front tyre close to legal limit

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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W441 LDB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 W441 LDB, 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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W441 LDB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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