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X986 FEL

2000 Alfa Romeo 146

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

77,910 mi
Last recorded77,910 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 14676,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX986 FEL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 77,910 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 74,298 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 74,235 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 72,388 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 72,371 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 71,937 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 71,937 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 71,354 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 71,354 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 70,860 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 70,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 70,351 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 70,351 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 69,885 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 69,885 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 67,908 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 67,908 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 65,718 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 65,718 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 64,981 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 7 Aug 2012 64,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2011 64,304 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 61,077 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 61,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

floor/sills corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 60,213 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 60,212 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)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 58,935 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 55,398 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 49,763 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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X986 FEL is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 X986 FEL, 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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X986 FEL is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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