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R411 EAP

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,520 mi
Last recorded105,520 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR411 EAP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 105,520 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 105,360 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 104,655 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 104,655 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 104,354 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 104,354 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 104,320 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 104,321 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Rigid Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor to inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 104,316 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 104,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion seat mounting (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 101,014 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 98,224 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 30 Mar 2013 94,285 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 89,680 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 85,426 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 79,657 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 74,731 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 68,033 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 61,241 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 55,628 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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R411 EAP is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R411 EAP, 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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R411 EAP is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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