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R259 MSG

1998 Alfa Romeo 145

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,592 mi
Last recorded57,592 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14584,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 MSG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 57,592 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust fixing in poor condition

O/S/F Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2008 53,868 miles

Both f tyres eorn on inner edge

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 53,868 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Both f tyres eorn on inner edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 49,932 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R Flexible brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2006 45,605 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 45,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inside (n/s poor) 195/55r15

rear brakes binding slightly

rear screenwash in-op

v.slight buckle in n/s/f wheel

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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R259 MSG is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R259 MSG, 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 R259 MSG registered?

R259 MSG is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R259 MSG safe to buy?

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