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R207 VGM

1998 Alfa Romeo 145

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,212 mi
Last recorded81,212 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14584,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 VGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2012 81,212 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion on floor pans

passenger side rear disc corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 81,212 miles

corrosion on floor pans

passenger side rear disc corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2011 76,645 miles

Both inner sills and floors slightly corroded

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside rear body damaged

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2011 76,626 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Both inner sills and floors slightly corroded

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside rear body damaged

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Slight bind nearside rear wheel

Pass 6 Oct 2010 75,992 miles

outer sill protection fitted

suspension components very rusty but not to excess

underside of vehicle on floor pans has surface rust but not to excess.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 75,992 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

outer sill protection fitted

suspension components very rusty but not to excess

underside of vehicle on floor pans has surface rust but not to excess.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 75,443 miles

extensive general underside corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2009 75,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

extensive general underside corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2008 74,929 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both side front inner arches heavily corroded

extensive underbody corrosion

fuel tank straps corroding

n/s/r tyre sidewall worn

signs of power steering fluid at rack

underbody and rear brake pipe unions corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2007 67,724 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

extensive underbonnett,underbody and arch corrosion

front exhaust section corroding

front radiator support bar very corroded

fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2006 62,957 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R207 VGM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R207 VGM, 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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R207 VGM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 7 February 1998.

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