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R199 VGM

1998 Alfa Romeo 146

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,285 mi
Last recorded100,285 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14685,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 VGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 100,285 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 98,676 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 93,633 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 93,633 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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R199 VGM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R199 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 R199 VGM registered?

R199 VGM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R199 VGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R199 VGM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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