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P195 GON

1997 Alfa Romeo 146

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,623 mi
Last recorded122,623 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14689,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP195 GON
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 122,623 miles

slight corrosion to both front inner sills

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 13 Feb 2009 120,160 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 120,096 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leaking from sump bung

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

Foot brake travel long

Front to rear and rear brake pipes covered by grease full inspection not possible

Nearside front floor very corroded

Nearside rear inner side light inoperative

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front floor very corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 114,870 miles

both rear silencers coroding

front brake discs coroding

rear brake pipes coroding

rear shock absorbers soft

Fail 26 Jan 2008 114,870 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

both rear silencers coroding

front brake discs coroding

rear brake pipes coroding

rear shock absorbers soft

Pass 1 Feb 2007 108,486 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 108,486 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 107,160 miles

Emissions slow to react

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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P195 GON is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P195 GON, 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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P195 GON is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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