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R505 EGC

1998 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,792 mi
Last recorded110,792 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14584,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 EGC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 110,792 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 110,792 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 106,236 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 98,674 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 91,353 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 91,335 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2009 83,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 83,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 77,414 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 77,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 70,427 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 62,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R505 EGC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R505 EGC, 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 R505 EGC registered?

R505 EGC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R505 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 EGC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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