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F4 LFA

1998 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

66,046 mi
Last recorded66,046 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14584,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 LFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 66,046 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 66,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 65,379 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 63,614 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 63,421 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 63,421 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 63,227 miles

Nearside Rear floor corroded

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 62,390 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 62,390 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 60,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 60,082 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Exhaust centre box split

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSR brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 54,808 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,824 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 50,821 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,884 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre silencer corroded and slight blow

rear silencer corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2012 43,882 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre silencer corroded and slight blow

offside rear tyre wearing low on edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 37,168 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 33,880 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 30,243 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 27,155 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 25,793 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 25,793 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 24,389 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 145?

Based on 28,961 MOT tests across 4,023 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
4,910
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,023
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,526
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,337
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,842
Headlamp aim too low 1,560
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F4 LFA is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 84,801 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 145 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F4 LFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 145 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Alfa Romeo 145 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F4 LFA is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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