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W78 BCF

2000 Alfa Romeo 146

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,981 mi
Last recorded98,981 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 14676,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW78 BCF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 98,981 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 97,324 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 97,325 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 97,151 miles

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

off side rear floor corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 94,838 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust centre and rear silencer outer casings deteriorated

exhaust front pipe bracket corroded and weak

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear floor panel corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 93,910 miles

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

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

exhaust centre and rear silencer outer casing deteriated.

exhaust front pipe bracket corroded.

offside floor panel corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 92,300 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 87,954 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 84,158 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 84,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 81,031 miles

nsf osf tyres slightly worn inside edges

Pass 1 Aug 2008 75,776 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 75,776 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 71,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 66,045 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 66,045 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 56,965 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 56,965 miles

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

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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W78 BCF is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W78 BCF, 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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W78 BCF is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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