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M4 TFN

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

101,496 mi
Last recorded101,496 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 TFN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 101,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion under offside front wheel arch

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted and worn

offside front tyre under inflated

offside washer jet poor

offside wing mirror slightly loose

Fail 11 Sep 2008 101,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion under offside front wheel arch

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted and worn

offside front tyre under inflated

offside washer jet poor

Pass 10 Sep 2007 96,687 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front discs slightly worn and pitted

front number plate cracked

plastic sill covers fitted

rear coil springs corroding at top

Fail 10 Sep 2007 96,687 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs slightly worn and pitted

front number plate cracked

plastic sill covers fitted

rear coil springs corroding at top

Fail 22 Aug 2007 96,678 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

front indicators fading white

front registration plate cracked

offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

offside washer jet poor

rear coil springs corroding at tops

Pass 1 Sep 2006 92,866 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 92,866 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M4 TFN is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 89,903 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 M4 TFN, 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 29 years old, this Alfa Romeo 145 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M4 TFN is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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