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N603 HWU

1996 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,972 mi
Last recorded70,972 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 14591,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN603 HWU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2008 70,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear coil springs have corrosion forming to outer surface

crack to off side rear lamp lens

fuel level low

Pass 19 Dec 2007 69,953 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 69,951 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 67,185 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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N603 HWU is a 1996 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 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 91,254 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 N603 HWU, 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 30 years old, this Alfa Romeo 145 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N603 HWU registered?

N603 HWU is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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