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R447 EAP

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,221 mi
Last recorded73,221 miles
Recorded on2 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 EAP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2007 73,221 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside front tyre worn low on edge

windscreen scratched

Fail 19 Apr 2007 73,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front tyre worn low on edge

pressure low in offside front tyre

windscreen scratched

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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R447 EAP is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R447 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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R447 EAP is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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