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R193 PBC

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,476 mi
Last recorded105,476 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 PBC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 105,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 105,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front pipe exhaust bracket broken

general corrosion to floor pans

n.s rear tyre low tread

Pass 12 Mar 2010 103,099 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Fail 2 Mar 2010 103,094 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 aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2008 101,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside front chassis inner wing seams corroded

unable to inspect outer sills, shielded

offside front inner wing suuport bracket corroded away

Fail 22 Oct 2008 101,004 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside front chassis inner wing seams corroded

unable to inspect outer sills, shielded

offside front inner wing suuport bracket corroded away

Pass 18 Dec 2007 98,871 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2007 98,859 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 95,755 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 92,103 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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R193 PBC is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R193 PBC, 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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R193 PBC is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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