MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,723 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 146?
Based on 35,522 MOT tests across 5,725 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R197 VGM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 in White 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 R197 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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What year was R197 VGM registered?
R197 VGM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 22 April 1998.
Is R197 VGM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R197 VGM 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.
Does R197 VGM have outstanding finance?
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