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P146 HEG

1997 Alfa Romeo 146

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,903 mi
Last recorded106,903 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14689,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 HEG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 106,903 miles

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

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

both front upper support bearings have slight restricted movement

Pass 23 Jul 2009 100,685 miles

Multi patch weld repairs to underside

Some rust on metal brake pipes, May require attension soon

n/s/r suspension bump stop damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2009 100,685 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Multi patch weld repairs to underside

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

Some rust on metal brake pipes, May require attension soon

n/s/r suspension bump stop damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2008 95,505 miles

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

o/s headlamp protector damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2008 95,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

o/s headlamp protector damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2007 89,816 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 89,808 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 84,346 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 84,346 miles

Centre Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in steering/noisy rack

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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P146 HEG is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P146 HEG, 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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P146 HEG is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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