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WN51 YZS

2001 Alfa Romeo 146

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

77,248 mi
Last recorded77,248 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14669,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 YZS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 77,248 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 75,116 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 75,110 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 74,948 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside floorpan corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 16 Dec 2015 69,036 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 68,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 65,124 miles

exhaust system showing corrosion

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 15 Jan 2015 65,124 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system showing corrosion

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 13 Jan 2014 59,781 miles

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

exhaust system corroded / deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2014 59,780 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded / deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2012 57,233 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 1 Dec 2012 57,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2012 57,226 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front fog lamp not working

slight bodywork damage

uneven tyre wear - advise tracking

Pass 3 Dec 2011 53,178 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge - advise tracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 53,169 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge - advise tracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 49,826 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 49,825 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

all discs scorned

offside wing mirror cracked, but not affecting view of the road

Pass 6 Nov 2009 47,061 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2008 42,141 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT SLOW TO RE- TRACT.

Fail 29 Nov 2008 42,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT SLOW TO RE- TRACT.

Pass 27 Oct 2007 36,447 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges .

Both rear tyres close to wear bars .

Fail 27 Oct 2007 36,447 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Both front tyres worn inner edges .

Both rear tyres close to wear bars .

Fail 23 Oct 2006 31,304 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 31,304 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 24,374 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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WN51 YZS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 69,856 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 WN51 YZS, 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 25 years old, this Alfa Romeo 146 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WN51 YZS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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