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R127 VGM

1998 Alfa Romeo 146

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,412 mi
Last recorded126,412 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14685,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 VGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2008 126,412 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 126,200 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear floors rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2007 114,499 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 98,895 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

hand brake cable resting on exhaust

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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R127 VGM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 85,079 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 R127 VGM, 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 28 years old, this Alfa Romeo 146 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R127 VGM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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