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R197 GAE

1998 Alfa Romeo 146

White Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,356 mi
Last recorded113,356 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14685,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 GAE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2007 113,356 miles

N/S/door mirror loose

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

RUST SET INTO,front cross member,n/s/f and o/s/f lower inner wing area.

n/s/f tyre cracking inner side wall.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 98,981 miles

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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R197 GAE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 in White with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R197 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 R197 GAE registered?

R197 GAE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R197 GAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R197 GAE shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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