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R230 GAE

1998 Alfa Romeo 146

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,533 mi
Last recorded87,533 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14685,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 GAE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 87,533 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 87,498 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 83,052 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Aug 2008 82,812 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S rear tyre perished

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 78,348 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 75,541 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R230 GAE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R230 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 R230 GAE registered?

R230 GAE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R230 GAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R230 GAE shows 6 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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