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R45 VGM

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,818 mi
Last recorded109,818 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 VGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2008 109,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 109,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake leavers in incorrect position

Pass 12 Feb 2007 106,660 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT REMOVED

NEARSIDE INNER WING CORRODING NOT HOLED †OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILLS CORRODING NOT HOLED †OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR FLOORDSCORRODING NOT HOLED

NEARSIDE WASHER NOT WORKING OFFSIDE COVERS WHOLE SCREEN

Non obligatory mirror damaged

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL CUT NO CANVASS SHOWING

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Feb 2007 106,659 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 100,413 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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R45 VGM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R45 VGM, 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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R45 VGM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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