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YJ04 GAA

2004 Alfa Romeo 146

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

125,483 mi
Last recorded125,483 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 GAA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 125,483 miles

All under slight corossion

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2019 118,523 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2018 112,957 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2018 112,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 107,007 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 107,005 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 100,837 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 100,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 94,982 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 94,982 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 89,289 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2014 89,289 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All 4 coil springs corroded

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2013 76,479 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 76,479 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 56,387 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 56,387 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 May 2011 52,597 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 52,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 48,136 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,479 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 42,458 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 36,495 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside parking brake cable outer slightly damaged/corroded causing slight binding of inner cable

Pass 15 Mar 2007 28,116 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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YJ04 GAA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 146 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YJ04 GAA, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo 146 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ04 GAA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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