1998 Alfa Romeo 146 1.7L Petrol · R371 AWS
1998 Alfa Romeo 146 (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 93,086 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 146
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,086 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R371 AWS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 93,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R371 AWS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 (R371 AWS) between March 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
R371 AWS Mileage History
- 14/03/202481,609 mi
- 14/03/202481,609 mi
- 04/03/202589,584 mi+7,975 mi
- 11/11/202593,086 mi+3,502 mi
- 11/11/202593,086 mi
Average of roughly 6,907 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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