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R261 GVA

1998 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

82,100 mi
Last recorded82,100 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2005
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14584,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 GVA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2005 82,100 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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R261 GVA is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 R261 GVA, 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 R261 GVA registered?

R261 GVA is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R261 GVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 GVA shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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