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R598 PEL

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,493 mi
Last recorded91,493 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 PEL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 91,493 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 80,565 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 72,555 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 72,541 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both front lower ball joint covers split

damage nearside front wing

damage offside front wing

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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R598 PEL is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R598 PEL, 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 R598 PEL registered?

R598 PEL is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R598 PEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R598 PEL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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