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R544 BBW

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,104 mi
Last recorded138,104 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 BBW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 138,104 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 136,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 129,965 miles

Both front tyres low tread.

Nearside and offside floors along sill lips corroded.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 3 Dec 2007 129,962 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres low tread.

Nearside and offside floors along sill lips corroded.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 114,404 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R544 BBW is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R544 BBW, 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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R544 BBW is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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