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X191 EHL

2000 Alfa Romeo 146

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,388 mi
Last recorded95,388 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 14676,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX191 EHL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2012 95,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mount broken

various suspension and brake components coroded

Pass 8 Dec 2011 89,157 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 89,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 83,063 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 83,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 78,483 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 71,077 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 71,077 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 67,311 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 58,813 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 51,004 miles

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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X191 EHL is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X191 EHL, 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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X191 EHL is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 28 December 2000.

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