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P157 NKP

1997 Alfa Romeo 146

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,393 mi
Last recorded39,393 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14689,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 NKP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 39,393 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 39,015 miles

h/brake efficiency only just met

Pass 22 May 2024 34,226 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 34,207 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 26,824 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 26,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 26,272 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking twin pipe/hoses (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2016 26,246 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box rusted (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 26,229 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 26,178 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 26,178 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 25,982 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 25,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 25,623 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 25,530 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 25,462 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 24,789 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 24,443 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 24,067 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 23,127 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 23,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P157 NKP 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 71.4%.

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 P157 NKP, 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 P157 NKP registered?

P157 NKP is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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