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N244 NSU

1996 Alfa Romeo 146

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,883 mi
Last recorded71,883 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 14691,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN244 NSU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 71,883 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 71,872 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 71,560 miles

various items on underside corroded (steering brake & suspension)

various welding repairs on chassis

Fail 20 Mar 2018 71,557 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/ wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

various items on underside corroded (steering brake suspension & chassis)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 71,214 miles

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion bumper (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bumper (6.1.B.2)

throttle sticky

Fail 6 Mar 2017 71,214 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion bumper mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion bumper mounting (6.1.B.2)

plastic sills need remove for full inspection

throtle cable sticky

Pass 16 Mar 2016 70,548 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Rear floor area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear view mirror missing at windscreen

fuel pipe corroded at O/S/F

Fail 2 Mar 2016 70,515 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Rear floor area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear view mirror missing at windscreen

fuel pipe corroded at O/S/F

Pass 5 Mar 2015 69,706 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

floor pan corroded

nearside rear inner wing corrosion holed but not load bearing

Fail 24 Feb 2015 69,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

floor pan corroded

nearside rear inner wing corrosion holed but not load bearing

Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,948 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

floor pan corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2014 68,918 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

floor pan corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2013 67,942 miles

Small hole in nearside floor pan

Pass 29 Feb 2012 66,744 miles

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 66,744 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 68,641 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 64,125 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 62,748 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 61,473 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 60,169 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 47,629 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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N244 NSU is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N244 NSU, 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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N244 NSU is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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