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W946 WKJ

2000 Alfa Romeo 146

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,084 mi
Last recorded81,084 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 14676,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW946 WKJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 81,084 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 81,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 80,133 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 80,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 79,220 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 79,220 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 76,438 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 74,752 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 74,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 71,852 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

nearside front and rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Jan 2009 71,844 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion build on both front b/disc inner faces

h/brake caliper levers not returning fully to stops,poorly adjusted.

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 23 Oct 2007 69,706 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 68,974 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 66,504 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W946 WKJ is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W946 WKJ, 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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W946 WKJ is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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