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R268 FHD

1998 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,139 mi
Last recorded34,139 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14584,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 FHD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 34,139 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 34,139 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear tyres directioinal and fitted the wrong way round.

Pass 27 Feb 2010 30,426 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,072 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2007 21,950 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 18,322 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 18,322 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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R268 FHD 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 71.4%.

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 R268 FHD, 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 R268 FHD registered?

R268 FHD is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R268 FHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R268 FHD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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