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R451 CGO

1997 Alfa Romeo 146

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,622 mi
Last recorded66,622 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2006
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14689,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 CGO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2006 66,622 miles

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Fail 2 Nov 2006 66,622 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2005 58,832 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 58,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

both front wipers split slightly at ends

offside rear inner sidelight inoperative

slight corrosion in offside rear floor

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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R451 CGO is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R451 CGO, 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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What year was R451 CGO registered?

R451 CGO is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R451 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R451 CGO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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