MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside front floor pan corroding
nearside front tyre worn to limits on inner edge
center exhaust rubber broken
front brake discs pitted
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Outer Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
o/s/f fog lamp damaged
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
brake pedal travel
front number plate cracked
nearside wing mirror missing
offside front seat slightly in secure
offside side skirt damaged
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
surface rust evident in some areas on floor pan and chassis. preventative maintenance advised
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 145?
Based on 28,961 MOT tests across 4,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R238 HEC is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 R238 HEC, 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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R238 HEC is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 2 October 1997.
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