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X272 GHL

2001 Alfa Romeo 146

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,883 mi
Last recorded83,883 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14669,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX272 GHL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 83,883 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 83,774 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 77,184 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 77,158 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 60,832 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 60,832 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 54,896 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 50,164 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 46,443 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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X272 GHL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X272 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 X272 GHL registered?

X272 GHL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X272 GHL shows 9 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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