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R402 LYJ

1998 Alfa Romeo 145

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,758 mi
Last recorded99,758 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14584,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 LYJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2012 99,758 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 99,710 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 89,155 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 87,058 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

bonnet stay insecure

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight surface cracking on n/s/r tyre walls

Fail 9 Oct 2009 87,058 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

bonnet stay insecure

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight surface cracking on n/s/r tyre walls

Pass 27 Mar 2008 81,711 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 75,685 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 69,831 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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R402 LYJ is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R402 LYJ, 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 R402 LYJ registered?

R402 LYJ is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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