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X253 GHL

2001 Alfa Romeo 146

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

68,905 mi
Last recorded68,905 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14669,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 GHL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 68,905 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 64,392 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 61,571 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 59,153 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 54,696 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 48,847 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 43,692 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 38,407 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 31,633 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 27,499 miles

Front brake discs are in a poor condition

Front tyres are worn unevenly

Pass 20 Jan 2012 22,513 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 20,792 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 19,225 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 17,950 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 16,717 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 15,404 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 14,201 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 14,201 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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X253 GHL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 X253 GHL, 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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What year was X253 GHL registered?

X253 GHL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is X253 GHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X253 GHL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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