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P281 VUA

1997 Alfa Romeo 146

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,419 mi
Last recorded122,419 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14689,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 VUA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2007 122,419 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 110,542 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front & rear tyre sizes 195/55/15 †o/s rear tyre inner edge wearing †gear box oil leak †rear brake pads approx 3/4 worn †n/s rear radius arm bush/bearing may require replacing in the near future †brake fluid low (topped up)

vin/chassis number on plate on vehicle reads:ZAR93000002109252 †vin/chassis number on dvla records reads:ZAR93000000210925G

Fail 22 Sep 2006 110,542 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front & rear tyre sizes 195/55/15 †o/s rear tyre inner edge wearing †gear box oil leak †rear brake pads approx 3/4 worn †n/s rear radius arm bush/bearing may require replacing in the near future †brake fluid low (topped up)

vin/chassis number on plate on vehicle reads:ZAR93000002109252 †vin/chassis number on dvla records reads:ZAR93000000210925G

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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P281 VUA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P281 VUA, 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 P281 VUA registered?

P281 VUA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P281 VUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P281 VUA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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