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R299 KMW

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,784 mi
Last recorded149,784 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 KMW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2009 149,784 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 149,784 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 139,796 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2008 139,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2007 137,788 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 137,788 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 128,895 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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R299 KMW is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R299 KMW, 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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R299 KMW is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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