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R156 VKJ

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,854 mi
Last recorded86,854 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 VKJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2007 86,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Off side rear tyre low on inside edge.

Fail 5 Nov 2007 86,836 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Off side rear tyre low on inside edge.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 71,456 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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R156 VKJ is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R156 VKJ, 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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What year was R156 VKJ registered?

R156 VKJ is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R156 VKJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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