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R145 GAE

1998 Alfa Romeo 146

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,019 mi
Last recorded96,019 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14685,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 GAE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2007 96,019 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 96,019 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 87,886 miles

both front tyres worn very close to legal limit on inside edge

front brake discs corroded on inner face

handbrake efficiency very close to limits

Fail 24 Oct 2006 87,871 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

FRONT DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACE

FRONT TYRES WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INSIDE EDGE

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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R145 GAE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R145 GAE, 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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What year was R145 GAE registered?

R145 GAE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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