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P129 BAP

1997 Alfa Romeo 146

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,459 mi
Last recorded43,459 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14689,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 BAP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 43,459 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 42,949 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 42,902 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 42,742 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 42,572 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 41,868 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 40,257 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 38,677 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 38,542 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 38,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 38,528 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 38,496 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 38,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,363 miles

both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

centre exhaust starting to deteriorate slightly

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

front and rear brake pads starting to wear low

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2011 38,012 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges, and perishing slightly

front and rear brake discs very slightly worn

front and rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 7 Jun 2010 37,005 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 35,420 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 33,765 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 32,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2007 32,273 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2006 29,903 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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P129 BAP is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P129 BAP, 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 P129 BAP registered?

P129 BAP is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P129 BAP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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