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R322 VEL

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

118,753 mi
Last recorded118,753 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2005
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR322 VEL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2005 118,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R322 VEL is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 R322 VEL, 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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What year was R322 VEL registered?

R322 VEL is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R322 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R322 VEL 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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