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R174 DOU

1998 Alfa Romeo 146

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,291 mi
Last recorded73,291 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14685,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 DOU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2007 73,291 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

rear shock absorbers soft in operation.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 65,377 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 65,377 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R174 DOU is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R174 DOU, 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 R174 DOU registered?

R174 DOU is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R174 DOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R174 DOU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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