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R52 WJH

1998 Alfa Romeo 146

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

122,574 mi
Last recorded122,574 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14685,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 WJH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 122,574 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 122,574 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2007 107,147 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 107,147 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Battery insecure

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

battry warning light on

incorrect rear exhaust rubber fitted

Pass 31 May 2006 101,054 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2006 100,400 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2006 100,400 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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R52 WJH is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R52 WJH, 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 R52 WJH registered?

R52 WJH is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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