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R579 WEY

1998 Alfa Romeo 146

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,920 mi
Last recorded110,920 miles
Recorded on3 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14685,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 WEY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 May 2008 110,920 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2008 110,920 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 90,831 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chip in screen

Pass 24 Apr 2006 73,084 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

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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R579 WEY is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R579 WEY, 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 R579 WEY registered?

R579 WEY is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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