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P160 KES

1997 Alfa Romeo 146

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,883 mi
Last recorded78,883 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2006
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14689,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 KES
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2006 78,883 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 78,853 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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P160 KES is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P160 KES, 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 P160 KES registered?

P160 KES is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P160 KES safe to buy?

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