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R266 DVH

1998 Alfa Romeo 145

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,293 mi
Last recorded157,293 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14584,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 DVH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2007 157,293 miles

Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 15 Dec 2006 143,040 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 143,039 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2006 143,034 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 127,851 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 127,848 miles

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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R266 DVH is a 1998 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 50%.

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 R266 DVH, 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 R266 DVH registered?

R266 DVH is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R266 DVH safe to buy?

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