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R478 KEH

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,569 mi
Last recorded149,569 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 KEH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2007 149,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front seat base mounting fixings are all very flexable

offside rear tyre is worn very low on inner surface of tread, full insepction is not possible due to raised areas between tread blocks

Pass 14 Oct 2006 135,459 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 120,036 miles

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing and offside rear is insecure inside spring

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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R478 KEH is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R478 KEH, 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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R478 KEH is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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