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R249 BAX

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,854 mi
Last recorded116,854 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 BAX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 116,854 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 116,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 113,799 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 109,594 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 104,193 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 93,447 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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R249 BAX is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R249 BAX, 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 R249 BAX registered?

R249 BAX is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R249 BAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R249 BAX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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