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P146 VCK

1997 Alfa Romeo 146

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

92,272 mi
Last recorded92,272 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14689,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 VCK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 92,272 miles

back box outer skinn corroded

battery insecure

both wing mirrors cracked

front number plate vcracked

mark on windscreen

n/s number plate light lens missing

n/s rear tyre on minimum

oil leak

rattle on engine

Fail 8 Mar 2013 92,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

back box outer skinn corroded

battery insecure

both wing mirrors cracked

front number plate vcracked

mark on windscreen

n/s number plate light lens missing

n/s rear tyre on minimum

oil leak

rattle on engine

Pass 13 Mar 2012

Nail in offside rear tyre

battery insecure

both fornt to rear brake pipes corroded

bothy wing mirrors cracked

front pads low

n/s rear tyre perishing outer wall

o/s front tyre worn outer edge

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 6 Mar 2012

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

battery insecure

both fornt to rear brake pipes corroded

bothy wing mirrors cracked

front pads low

n/s rear tyre perishing outer wall

o/s front tyre worn outer edge

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Sep 2010 83,404 miles

battery insecure

both wing mirrors slight damage

rear brake pipes rusty

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 28 Sep 2010 83,399 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

both wing mirrors slight damage

rear brake pipes rusty

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 15 May 2009 80,985 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 80,985 miles

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

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

exhaust back box very rusty. wipers slow. osf door mirror tape up nsf mirror lens tape up

Pass 9 Apr 2008 78,324 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 78,324 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front lower arm bush play, rear pads getting low, o/s front tyre close to min inner edge, n/s mirror glass broken, front number plate cracked

Pass 2 May 2007 74,654 miles

n/s mirror glass broken, front number plate cracked, back box rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2006 71,611 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 71,611 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

exhaust bac k box very rusty,front number plate cracked, glassd broken in n/s mirror, small chip in windscreen

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 VCK is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 VCK, 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 VCK is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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