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W994 KFB

2000 Alfa Romeo 146

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,268 mi
Last recorded74,268 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 14676,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW994 KFB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 74,268 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 74,268 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 68,895 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 64,937 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 64,937 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear tyres starting tro crack

n/s/f flitch starting to corrode

Pass 19 Nov 2010 58,540 miles

o/s/f tyre low on tread 2mm

surface corrosion on rear exhaust system

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 18 Feb 2010 56,039 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 56,000 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 52,620 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 47,721 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 47,721 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 41,091 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 40,653 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Tyres, worn low, inner edges, 2mm, limit 1.6mm, keep check on, recommend check Wheel Alignment.

Nail in Offside Front Tyre, recommend attention.

Oil leakage, possible Gearbox, recommend further investigation.

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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W994 KFB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W994 KFB, 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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W994 KFB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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