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R588 KBN

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,185 mi
Last recorded155,185 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 KBN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2007 155,185 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

inner cv boot gaiter split o/s

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2007 155,185 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

inner cv boot gaiter split o/s

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2006 142,124 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 125,895 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 125,895 miles

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

Offside Front 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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R588 KBN is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Blue 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 R588 KBN, 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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What year was R588 KBN registered?

R588 KBN is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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