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R575 KGF

1997 Alfa Romeo 146

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,059 mi
Last recorded10,059 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14689,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR575 KGF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 10,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 10,059 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 9,599 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 9,598 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 8,749 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 8,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 8,240 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported down pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 7,685 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 7,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 6,838 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 6,838 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 6,287 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 5,156 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 3,923 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 3,923 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Sep 2011 290 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre side wall damage have been run flat at some time

Pass 17 Sep 2011 290 miles

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

o/s/f tyre side wall damage have been run flat at some time

Fail 12 Oct 2010 1,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

front brake discs slighty worn

Pass 12 Oct 2010 1,516 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slighty worn

Fail 30 Sep 2009 2 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 2 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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R575 KGF is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 89,804 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 R575 KGF, 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 29 years old, this Alfa Romeo 146 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R575 KGF is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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