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S470 VBU

1999 Alfa Romeo 146

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,379 mi
Last recorded92,379 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 14680,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS470 VBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model146
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2015 92,379 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front cross member is crodded and not surporting the radiator

Pass 21 Jan 2014 87,486 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 87,447 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 81,469 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 73,853 miles

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

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

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

Radiater cross member corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 69,364 miles

Radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2010 65,229 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 61,554 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 57,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 55,937 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 54,316 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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S470 VBU is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S470 VBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S470 VBU registered?

S470 VBU is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 146, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S470 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S470 VBU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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