Alfa Romeo 146
Made 1995–2001 · Data updated: 2026-11-09 (week 46)
Fewer than 500 inspections – figures are indicative and intervals wide.
First-time pass
25.7%
±5.9 pp
n = 206
Annual mileage (median)
4,423 km
km per year, between two inspections
Odometer inconsistencies
0.0%
cars whose reading dropped between inspections
Major or dangerous defects
74.3%
share of inspections with that verdict
n = 206
25.7% of Alfa Romeo 146 cars pass the technical inspection at the first attempt (n = 206, all years of manufacture). A typical one covers 4,423 km a year. Odometer inconsistencies were recorded for 0.0% of the cars assessed. The median idle CO reading is 0.60% vol; 53.4% of measurements exceed the limit.
Pass rate by year of manufacture
Years with n ≥ 30. Whiskers show the 95% interval
| Year | First-time pass | 95 % CI |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 32.7% | 21.2–46.6% |
| 1999 | 18.9% | 9.5–34.2% |
| 2000 | 25.0% | 15.2–38.2% |
CO (petrol, idle)
0.60%
53.4% over the limit · n = 118
Smoke opacity (diesel)
1.28 m⁻¹
40.5% over the limit · n = 79
Inspection verdicts
Alfa Romeo 146, n = 206
| % | |
|---|---|
| No defects | 7.8% |
| Minor defects | 18.0% |
| Major defects | 68.9% |
| Dangerous defects | 5.3% |
By year of manufacture
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