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N185 CAS

1996 Alfa Romeo 146

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,514 mi
Last recorded153,514 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 14691,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 CAS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 153,514 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 153,501 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 148,673 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 148,673 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 143,323 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 143,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 133,403 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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N185 CAS is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 N185 CAS, 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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N185 CAS is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N185 CAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N185 CAS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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