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EEB 146

1997 Alfa Romeo 146

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,276 mi
Last recorded72,276 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14689,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEB 146
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 72,276 miles

rear springs rusting

Pass 30 Aug 2024 72,081 miles

rear springs rusting

Pass 20 Sep 2023 71,743 miles

front indicator bulbs need changing soon

o/side front tyre bald on inner edge

rear springs rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2022 71,218 miles

rear springs rusty

o/side front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2021 70,090 miles

rear springs rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2021 70,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear springs rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2020 69,950 miles

rear road springs rusty

Fail 11 Sep 2020 69,947 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear road springs rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2019 69,190 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 69,188 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 68,470 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 67,368 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 65,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 63,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 63,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 60,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 58,215 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 58,215 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 54,933 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 51,015 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 46,971 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 46,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 44,303 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 40,079 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 36,577 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 33,957 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 30,862 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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EEB 146 is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 89,804 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 EEB 146, 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 29 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 EEB 146 registered?

EEB 146 is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is EEB 146 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEB 146 shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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