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R887 LPN

1997 Alfa Romeo 146

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,317 mi
Last recorded82,317 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14689,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 LPN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 82,317 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 May 2008 82,311 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 May 2007 73,716 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 71,221 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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R887 LPN is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R887 LPN, 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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R887 LPN is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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