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L603 FRO

1999 Alfa Romeo 146

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,213 mi
Last recorded137,213 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 14680,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL603 FRO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 137,213 miles

front floor edges rusty

front inner wings rusty

front tyres close to limit

Fail 16 Apr 2010 137,213 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front floor edges rusty

front inner wings rusty

front tyres close to limit

Pass 3 May 2009 128,458 miles

corrosion throughout structure brake pipe corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2008 125,458 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 125,457 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

haqndbrake cable rubbing on exhaust

middle and rear exhaust boxs badly rusted and breaking up

Pass 20 Apr 2007 100,227 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 100,227 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 76,731 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 76,731 miles

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

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

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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L603 FRO is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 80,014 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 L603 FRO, 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 27 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 L603 FRO registered?

L603 FRO is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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