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R245 ECL

1998 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,581 mi
Last recorded102,581 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14584,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 ECL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 102,581 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 102,574 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 97,044 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 91,648 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 91,569 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 84,321 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 84,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R245 ECL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R245 ECL, 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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What year was R245 ECL registered?

R245 ECL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R245 ECL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R245 ECL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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