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X981 JNH

2000 Alfa Romeo 146

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,613 mi
Last recorded142,613 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 14676,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 JNH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 142,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 128,731 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 115,909 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 115,841 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 115,813 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 15 May 2012 115,804 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 11,303 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 113,802 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

adsvise coolant low

Pass 10 Mar 2010 109,977 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 109,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 103,700 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 97,453 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 97,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 89,840 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 89,840 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres wearing inside edge

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

slight endfloat in nearside anti-roll bar vertical link

Pass 31 Dec 2005 84,186 miles

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

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

accident damage to nearside front

rear brake discs corroded

trims fitted to outersills unable to view sills

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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X981 JNH is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 X981 JNH, 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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X981 JNH is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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