CarVerify

Free Car Check

X373 DET

2001 Alfa Romeo 146

Red Petrol 1970cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,799 mi
Last recorded98,799 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14669,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX373 DET
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 98,799 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear break pipes have some corrosion

rear exhaust box has some corrosion

rear floor to sills have some corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2012 94,137 miles

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION IN PARTS

NEARSIDE FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNT PARTIALLY SEIZED

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 1 Feb 2011 89,206 miles

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 28 Jan 2011 89,206 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 6 Aug 2010 89,050 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

POOR PAD CONTACT ON REAR DISC'S

Pass 21 Jul 2009 83,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear coil springs rusting

centre and rear exhaust system rusting

corrosion appearing to n/side inner sill area

play in o/side front bottom wishbone forward bush

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in both rear hub assemblys

slight play in n/side front bottom balljoint

slight rusting and pitting to rear brake discs

Pass 26 Jul 2008 73,824 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both headlamp aims are on lower limit, all adjusters do not work

Fail 19 Jul 2008 73,194 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both headlamp aims are on lower limit, all adjusters do not work

Pass 21 Jun 2007 56,642 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust front clamp needs attention

front brake discs are warped

offside front wheel rim is distorted

offside rear wheelbearing becoming noisy

Pass 22 Jun 2006 50,154 miles

as test no.544070476133

Fail 19 Jun 2006 32,301 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

2x nails in n/s rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both handbrake levers on calipers not returning fully

n/s centre floor corroded

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
Full Alfa Romeo 146 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X373 DET is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X373 DET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X373 DET?

You can check the full history of X373 DET by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X373 DET registered?

X373 DET is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is X373 DET safe to buy?

The MOT history for X373 DET shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X373 DET have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X373 DET. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.