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R598 SRS

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,129 mi
Last recorded108,129 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 SRS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 108,129 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 99,594 miles

N/S/F indy lense cover missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 99,594 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

N/S/F indy lense cover missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 87,176 miles

near side front floor corroded

off side front suspension arm bushes perished

rear chassis corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2010 87,175 miles

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

near side front floor corroded

off side front suspension arm bushes perished

rear chassis corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 May 2010 87,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 82,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to vehicle underbody

nearside front tyre wearing very low on inner edge 185/60/hr14

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2009 82,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to vehicle underbody

nearside front tyre wearing very low on inner edge 185/60/hr14

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2008 74,975 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 68,976 miles

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

o/s blade split

Pass 28 Nov 2006 65,763 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four tyres perished

Fail 27 Nov 2006 65,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

All tyres starting to perish

Brake fluid warning lamp flickers

O/s/r chassis rail starting to rust

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear springs rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2005 59,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2005 59,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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 SRS is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SRS, 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 SRS registered?

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

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