Alfa romeo 146
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 96 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
66%
Total Tests
96
Best Year
1996 (73%)
Years Covered
2
How reliable is the Alfa romeo 146?
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About the Alfa romeo 146
The Alfa romeo 146 has been tested 96 times in 2024 MOT data across 2 model years (1996 to 1997), with an average pass rate of 66%. That's 16 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1996 model is the most reliable with a 73% pass rate from 30 tests. The 1997 model has the lowest at 58%. The 15 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1996) averages 117,974 miles, while the newest (1997) averages 73,877 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Alfa romeo brand average of 80%, the 146 is 14 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Alfa romeo models.
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