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R63 UBU

1998 Alfa Romeo 145

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,425 mi
Last recorded132,425 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14584,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 UBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2011 132,425 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 132,425 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 127,719 miles

FRONT DISC,S..surface corrosion..& edges

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 127,705 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

FRONT DISC,S..surface corrosion..& edges

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 117,089 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 105,136 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 91,661 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 91,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 91,583 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

exhaust nocking on body

Pass 6 Oct 2006 83,987 miles

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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R63 UBU is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R63 UBU, 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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R63 UBU is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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