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R14 GJH

1998 Alfa Romeo 146

White Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,658 mi
Last recorded114,658 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14685,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 GJH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2012 114,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/r suspension soft

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all rear brake pipes corroding

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

both rear coil springs corroding

c.o. close to limit on fast idle

corrosion not through all skins inner sills + o/s/f inner wheel arch

drivers seat loose

exhaust corroding

front brake pads thin

n/s/f fog light lense cracked

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + close to limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre going bald on outer edge + close to limit

Pass 31 Mar 2011 107,510 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces in poor condition.

rear floor pan corroded.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 107,508 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

front brake discs inner surfaces in poor condition.

rear floor pan corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 102,898 miles

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

corrosion to rear floor pan.

exhaust in poor condition and leaking centre and rear.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 91,219 miles

exhaust centre and rear silencers in poor condition.

floor pan corrosion.

Fail 20 Mar 2009 91,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust centre and rear silencers in poor condition.

floor pan corrosion.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 87,978 miles

centre and rear silencers in poor condition.

Fail 9 Apr 2008 87,969 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

centre and rear silencers in poor condition.

Fail 21 Mar 2007 77,486 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 77,486 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 66,585 miles

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

Offside Front 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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R14 GJH is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 in White with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R14 GJH, 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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R14 GJH is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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