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RJA18408

1999 Alfa Romeo 146

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,007 mi
Last recorded212,007 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 14680,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJA18408
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 212,007 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

n/s inner sill covered with sealant

o/s inner sill covered with sealant

Pass 25 Aug 2014 199,482 miles

Both front inner wheel arch slightly corroded. Nearside front inner sill slightly corroded. Under vehicle slightly corroded. Offside front brake pads wearing thin. Nearside front brake pads wearing thin.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2014 199,482 miles

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Both front inner wheel arch slightly corroded. Nearside front inner sill slightly corroded. Under vehicle slightly corroded. Offside front brake pads wearing thin. Nearside front brake pads wearing thin.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 158,347 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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RJA18408 is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 80,014 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 RJA18408, 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 27 years old, this Alfa Romeo 146 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RJA18408 is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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