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S527 JGT

1999 Alfa Romeo 146

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

68,312 mi
Last recorded68,312 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 14680,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS527 JGT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 68,312 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil low

Fail 19 Jul 2008 68,311 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil low

Fail 23 May 2008 68,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear coil springs flaking heavily

Pass 7 May 2007 65,335 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 65,106 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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Blow from rear silencer has been poorly repaired, but sifficently to pass MOT

Minor Damage to O/S/F Seat belt, but not structurally damaged

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

O/S/F Door Noisey

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Wiper Fell Apart

Fail 7 Apr 2007 64,580 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 64,407 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front tyres worn on inner edges cloe to legal limit

Pass 1 Feb 2006 50,083 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 50,083 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S527 JGT is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 S527 JGT, 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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S527 JGT is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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