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S496 NFV

1999 Alfa Romeo 146

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,608 mi
Last recorded54,608 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 14680,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS496 NFV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 54,608 miles

front brake discs worn

heavey corrsion to both rear coil springs

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

oil leak on engine

Fail 29 Jun 2009 54,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs worn

heavey corrsion to both rear coil springs

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Jun 2008 524,296 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 524,296 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 52,400 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted

o/s rear tyre slight side wall damage

Fail 5 Jun 2007 52,400 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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to o/s/f inner wing,o/s floor and †front and rear jacking point areas

corrosion to rear chassis around subframe mounts

Pass 1 Jun 2006 46,452 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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S496 NFV is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S496 NFV, 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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S496 NFV is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 19 February 1999.

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