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R153 PDD

1998 Alfa Romeo 145

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,232 mi
Last recorded106,232 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14584,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 PDD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2008 106,232 miles

nearside rear brake pipe rusting

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s and n/s front inner wings rusting

o/s and n/s inner sills rusting

Fail 6 Nov 2008 106,232 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s and n/s front inner wings rusting

Pass 13 Nov 2007 101,089 miles

front undertray fitted restricting full view of steering & some front suspension components

plastic outer sill covers fitted restricting full view of outer sills

Fail 12 Nov 2007 101,089 miles

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

front undertray fitted restricting full view of steering & some front suspension components

plastic outer sill covers fitted restricting full view of outer sills

Pass 9 Nov 2006 93,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2006 93,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2005 85,333 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2005 85,333 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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R153 PDD is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R153 PDD, 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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R153 PDD is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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