MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,934 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
drivers seat slightly loose
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
font brake discs worn. †slight play in n/s/f ball joint. †o/s/r tyre cracked cracked on tread.
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 146?
Based on 35,522 MOT tests across 5,725 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R338 LYJ is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R338 LYJ, 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 R338 LYJ registered?
R338 LYJ is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 13 March 1998.
Is R338 LYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R338 LYJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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