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S198 DOU

1999 Alfa Romeo 146

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

43,212 mi
Last recorded43,212 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 14680,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS198 DOU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,212 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 43,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 38,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 38,720 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 33,902 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 33,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2007 29,256 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 29,256 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 26,667 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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S198 DOU is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 S198 DOU, 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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What year was S198 DOU registered?

S198 DOU is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 15 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S198 DOU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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