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DU51 BWD

2001 Alfa Romeo 146

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,324 mi
Last recorded79,324 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14669,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 BWD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 79,324 miles

floors corroded not to excess

n/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 25 Oct 2014 79,249 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

floors corroded not to excess

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 26 Oct 2013 68,891 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 65,665 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear silancer in poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2011 61,496 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 58,739 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 54,675 miles

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

exhaust shield damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2008 51,002 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre on limits

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2007 45,215 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 39,114 miles

both front tyres bald on very inner edges of tread

exhaust downpipe heatshield damaged

exhaust rear box corroded

exhaust rear box hangers split

front spoiler trim hanging down

rear number plate in poor condition

rear wiperblade split

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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DU51 BWD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 69,856 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 DU51 BWD, 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 25 years old, this Alfa Romeo 146 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DU51 BWD registered?

DU51 BWD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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