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R159 VGM

1998 Alfa Romeo 146

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,978 mi
Last recorded102,978 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14685,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 VGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2007 102,978 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 102,591 miles

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

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

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

air flow meter hoses loose

coolant bottel top missing

loose bolt on gearbox bellhousing

slight power steering fluid leak from pipes

Pass 17 Jun 2006 85,522 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2006 85,521 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hole in oil filter inner sills rusty

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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R159 VGM 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 R159 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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R159 VGM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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