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R292 DOU

1998 Alfa Romeo 146

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,115 mi
Last recorded75,115 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14685,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 DOU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 75,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

boot floor corroded

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 21 Sep 2017 75,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre splitting in tread not to cord

Offside Front tyre damaged on outer side wall not to cord

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

boot floor corroding

plastic covers fitted over outer sills

Pass 9 May 2016 74,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under inner wing near brake hose mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

boot floor corroded

plastic covers fitted over outer sills

Fail 7 Jan 2016 73,745 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Plastic covers covering o/s and n/s outer sills

holes in boot floor

Fail 5 Jan 2016 73,745 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Plastic covers covering o/s and n/s outer sills

holes in boot floor

Pass 13 Jan 2015 72,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

plastic covers fitted over outer sills

Fail 9 Jan 2015 72,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

plastic covers fitted over outer sills

Fail 10 Jan 2014 71,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 71,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 70,353 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 70,353 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 69,361 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 69,361 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 62,945 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs corroding

o/s/f floor corroded along outer sill edge

Pass 2 Feb 2010 58,583 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 54,934 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 54,934 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 50,260 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2007 46,010 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 43,533 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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R292 DOU is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R292 DOU, 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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R292 DOU is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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