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R269 DGC

1998 Alfa Romeo 146

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

64,277 mi
Last recorded64,277 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14685,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 DGC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 64,277 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 64,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2009
Fail 4 Sep 2009

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 62,497 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 62,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 60,090 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 54,761 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 54,760 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 50,820 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 50,820 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R269 DGC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R269 DGC, 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 R269 DGC registered?

R269 DGC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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