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S175 BPP

1999 Alfa Romeo 146

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

134,501 mi
Last recorded134,501 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 14680,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS175 BPP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2017 134,501 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside top strut mounting plates (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (x2) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside floor to sill along length of sill (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside floor to sill (5.2.6)

outer sills not fully tested due to side skirts restricted view

Pass 8 Feb 2016 131,069 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

deterioration to exhaust system

Pass 19 Feb 2015 126,467 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion and deterioration to exhaust system

corrosion to nearside and offside front inner wings

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 122,536 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

deterioration to exhaust system

Pass 21 Feb 2013 118,669 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

deteration to exhaust system

Fail 11 Feb 2013 118,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

deteration to exhaust system

Pass 16 Feb 2012 113,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

deteration to exhaust system

wear to front tyres on edges

Fail 18 Feb 2011 108,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 108,770 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 103,123 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 103,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 96,682 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 96,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 90,332 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 90,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 90,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

headlamp adjusters not responding.

heavily undersealed underbody and underbody components.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Fail 12 Feb 2008 90,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

corroded exhaust system.

heavily "undersealed" underbody & underbody components.

n/s & o/s headlamp adjusters defective.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 85,673 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 81,745 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 81,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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S175 BPP is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 80,014 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 S175 BPP, 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 27 years old, this Alfa Romeo 146 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S175 BPP is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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