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X193 BBU

2000 Alfa Romeo 146

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,813 mi
Last recorded137,813 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 14676,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX193 BBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 137,813 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 137,813 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 133,496 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 133,494 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust system in poor condition

front number plate damaged

front tyres wearing on edges

offside front chassis damaged

slight oil leak

stone chip front screen

tempary repairs to exhaust system

vehicle running rough at time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2008 124,877 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 124,285 miles

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

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

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

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

exhuast in poor condition

front number plate cracked

nearside front road wheel slightly buckled

rear indicators discoloured

slight slight roughness in offside rear hub

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2006 95,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake pad wear sensor wires disconnected.

Fail 23 Oct 2006 95,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

front brake pads worn

rear brake pads worn

slight exhaut blow

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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X193 BBU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X193 BBU, 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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X193 BBU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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