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R401 JBB

1998 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,220 mi
Last recorded76,220 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14584,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 JBB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 76,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 72,027 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear sections of front to rear brake pipes corroded

brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

offside rear brake pipe from valve to flexi corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2010 72,026 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear sections of front to rear brake pipe corroded

brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

offside rear brake pipe from valve to flexi corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2009 68,614 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 57,432 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 48,460 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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R401 JBB is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R401 JBB, 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 R401 JBB registered?

R401 JBB is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R401 JBB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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