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S540 EJK

1999 Alfa Romeo 146

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,382 mi
Last recorded94,382 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 14680,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 EJK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 94,382 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 94,187 miles

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

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

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

Underbody rusting badly.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 83,368 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 79,917 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 75,544 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 75,544 miles

Centre Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S540 EJK is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S540 EJK, 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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What year was S540 EJK registered?

S540 EJK is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S540 EJK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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