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S506 GNW

1999 Alfa Romeo 146

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,663 mi
Last recorded59,663 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 14680,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS506 GNW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 59,663 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 59,662 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2010 59,622 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 Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear side light secondary bulb not working

offside outer sill trim loose

Pass 15 Nov 2008 50,100 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 48,545 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 48,540 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 43,773 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 43,773 miles

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

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

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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S506 GNW is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S506 GNW, 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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S506 GNW is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 2 January 1999.

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