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N250 EFS

1996 Alfa Romeo 146

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

84,572 mi
Last recorded84,572 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2005
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 14691,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN250 EFS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2005 84,572 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

near side front sill slightly damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2005 84,321 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 17 Oct 2005 84,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise 3 x tyres-195/55v15

battery insecure

both front tyres have deep cuts in tread areas

brake pad warning wires broken

front pipe/manifold heatshield insecure

nearside rear lense cracked

offside front floor pan damaged

offside rear tyre has nail in tread area and worn to 0mm on inner edge

oil leak

only 1 x washer jet on both washers working fully

p.a.s. pipe at reservoir damp/wet-possible slight leakage

sump plug seeping

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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N250 EFS is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 N250 EFS, 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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What year was N250 EFS registered?

N250 EFS is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N250 EFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N250 EFS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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