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R27 VRX

1998 Alfa Romeo 146

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,090 mi
Last recorded115,090 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14685,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 VRX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 115,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 114,736 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all exhaust boxes from cat back in poor condition and reparied

knocking noise comeing from engine when reved up

nearside rear tyre wearing low and wearing on both edges

Pass 6 Sep 2007 114,736 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all exhaust boxes from cat back in poor condition and reparied

knocking noise comeing from engine when reved up

nearside rear tyre wearing low and wearing on both edges

Pass 19 Dec 2006 112,295 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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R27 VRX is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 in Silver with a 1,970cc 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 R27 VRX, 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 R27 VRX registered?

R27 VRX is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R27 VRX 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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