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M485 TCW

1995 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,657 mi
Last recorded93,657 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2006
Typical for 1995 Alfa Romeo 14586,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM485 TCW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2006 93,657 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 93,605 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 87,046 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 87,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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M485 TCW is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 86,654 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M485 TCW, 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 31 years old, this Alfa Romeo 145 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M485 TCW is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 10 February 1995.

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