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X138 BJH

2000 Alfa Romeo 146

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,390 mi
Last recorded125,390 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 14676,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX138 BJH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 125,390 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 124,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 116,294 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 116,286 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 106,196 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 92,512 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 85,386 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 80,031 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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X138 BJH is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X138 BJH, 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 X138 BJH registered?

X138 BJH is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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