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R373 FKH

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,074 mi
Last recorded74,074 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 FKH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 74,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipe at fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2007 63,807 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 60,165 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 53,874 miles

advisories as per test 640777026294

Fail 15 Aug 2006 53,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2005 45,989 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 45,983 miles

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

Lower Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Lower Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Radiator has slight leak and fins missing.

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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R373 FKH 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 71.4%.

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 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 R373 FKH, 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 R373 FKH registered?

R373 FKH is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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