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R456 LRA

1998 Alfa Romeo 146

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,327 mi
Last recorded143,327 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14685,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 LRA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 143,327 miles

both front inner wings in poor condinion

exhaust blow

floor pan in poor condition

front discs in poor condition

front tyres on limit

n/s rear discs inner face in poor condition

n/s rear tyre out of shape an on limit

number plate light out

o/s front chassia leg in poor condition

o/s mirrior glass cracked

slight play in n/s rear wheelbearin

Pass 29 May 2009 133,920 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 133,911 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 129,777 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 122,909 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 117,864 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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R456 LRA is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R456 LRA, 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 R456 LRA registered?

R456 LRA is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R456 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R456 LRA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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