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Alfa Romeo 146

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,396 cc

P501 PWSMOT history

P501 PWS is a red petrol Alfa Romeo 146 first used on 30 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 90,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
90,092 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P501 PWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
146
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P501 PWS was last recorded at 90,092 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,428 miles · 12 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
664 miles
Average per year
1,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,092 miles
  • 2024 – 89,428 miles
  • 2023 – 89,085 miles
  • 2022 – 89,053 miles
  • 2021 – 88,983 miles
  • 2020 – 88,880 miles
  • 2019 – 88,807 miles
  • 2018 – 88,720 miles
  • 2017 – 88,245 miles
  • 2016 – 86,650 miles
  • 2015 – 86,407 miles
  • 2014 – 85,510 miles
  • 2013 – 82,969 miles
  • 2012 – 80,732 miles
  • 2011 – 77,309 miles
  • 2010 – 74,529 miles
  • 2009 – 70,724 miles
  • 2008 – 67,852 miles
  • 2007 – 64,637 miles
  • 2006 – 61,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,092 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Corrosion in progress

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,092 miles (+664)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    90,092 miles
    Test number
    914021625376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,428 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    89,428 miles
    Test number
    776722882300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,085 miles (+32)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    89,085 miles
    Test number
    835306265354
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass89,053 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,053 miles
    Test number
    936981449410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in progress

  5. Pass88,983 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,983 miles
    Test number
    979300490715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,880 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,880 miles
    Test number
    251758248932
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in progress

  7. Pass88,807 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,807 miles
    Test number
    840296452758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,720 miles (+475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,720 miles
    Test number
    131554012738
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass88,245 miles (+1,595)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,245 miles
    Test number
    715135972804
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass86,650 miles (+243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    86,650 miles
    Test number
    331342543628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass86,407 miles (+897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    86,407 miles
    Test number
    478354165175
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass85,510 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    85,510 miles
    Test number
    585305964186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail85,510 miles (+2,541)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,510 miles
    Test number
    789485564161
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass82,969 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    82,969 miles
    Test number
    376556053141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail82,947 miles (+2,215)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,947 miles
    Test number
    665682453180
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass80,732 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    80,732 miles
    Test number
    296084862441
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail80,729 miles (+3,420)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,729 miles
    Test number
    858487652188
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass77,309 miles (+2,780)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    77,309 miles
    Test number
    497425761148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass74,529 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,529 miles
    Test number
    511669750183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail74,529 miles (+3,805)5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,529 miles
    Test number
    793689750176
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Fail70,724 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,724 miles
    Test number
    542599759126
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass70,724 miles (+2,872)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    70,724 miles
    Test number
    584459459188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass67,852 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    67,852 miles
    Test number
    463364268125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail67,820 miles (+3,183)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,820 miles
    Test number
    321281668199
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass64,637 miles (+3,470)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    64,637 miles
    Test number
    902226457124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,167 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    61,167 miles
    Test number
    524168756176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about P501 PWS

Does P501 PWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P501 PWS expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P501 PWS?
The MOT on P501 PWS expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P501 PWS done?
P501 PWS was recorded at 90,092 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 1,497 miles a year.
Has P501 PWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P501 PWS has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on P501 PWS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P501 PWS find?
P501 PWS passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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