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R330 TTP

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

144,659 mi
Last recorded144,659 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 TTP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 144,659 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 144,658 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 131,988 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 131,987 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 120,198 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 119,933 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

outer sills not inspected due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2009 107,467 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 98,974 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf abs/brake warning cables not secure

under side of vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2008 98,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osf abs/brake warning cables not secure

under side of vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2008 98,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 91,174 miles

both front indicators whiting slightly

both front tyres wearing low

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 21 Aug 2006 86,943 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 86,937 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 86,741 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 79,108 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R330 TTP is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R330 TTP, 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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R330 TTP is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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