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R226 VGM

1998 Alfa Romeo 146

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

108,199 mi
Last recorded108,199 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14685,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 VGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2007 108,199 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 108,185 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2006 107,844 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise slight damage to offside front tyre inner side wall

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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R226 VGM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R226 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 R226 VGM registered?

R226 VGM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R226 VGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 VGM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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