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N123 MHW

1996 Alfa Romeo 146

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,235 mi
Last recorded75,235 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 14691,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 MHW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 75,235 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 75,235 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 65,924 miles

exhaust catalytic converter rattling inside and struggled to pass emissions test

Fail 25 Oct 2011 65,924 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

exhaust catalytic converter rattling inside and struggled to pass emissions test

Pass 14 Dec 2010 63,693 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 63,693 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 60,882 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 60,852 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 58,241 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 54,657 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 51,791 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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N123 MHW is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 91,711 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 N123 MHW, 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 30 years old, this Alfa Romeo 146 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N123 MHW is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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