MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,464 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
damage to o/s and n/s sill covers
front numberplate cracked
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
damage to o/s and n/s sill covers
front numberplate cracked
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
heavy corrosion to floor/sill joints on both sides
non standard exhaust interacts with r/n/s park brake cable
rear near side brake disc corroded on inner face
rear wiper blade split
under side of vehicle has lots of surface corrosion to body, steering and suspension parts.
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
heavy corrosion to floor/sill joints on both sides
non standard exhaust interacts with r/n/s park brake cable
rear near side brake disc corroded on inner face
rear wiper blade split
under side of vehicle has lots of surface corrosion to body, steering and suspension parts.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 145?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P989 WDS is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P989 WDS, 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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P989 WDS is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 21 March 1997.
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