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R171 LTD

1998 Alfa Romeo 146

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,474 mi
Last recorded147,474 miles
Recorded on17 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14685,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 LTD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2008 147,474 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 147,379 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R171 LTD is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R171 LTD, 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 R171 LTD registered?

R171 LTD is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R171 LTD safe to buy?

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