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N23 DKN

1996 Alfa Romeo 146

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,399 mi
Last recorded99,399 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 14691,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 DKN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 99,399 miles

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

welding apparent to underside of vehicle. Note corrosion to underside vehicle. Structually sound at time of test.

Pass 15 Nov 2008 92,827 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 92,609 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 87,861 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 833,030 miles

all brake disks in poor condition

Pass 27 Aug 2005 78,706 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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N23 DKN is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N23 DKN, 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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N23 DKN is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 25 May 1996.

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