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R651 BAX

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,385 mi
Last recorded129,385 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 BAX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 129,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 125,889 miles

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

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

no reverse light

signs of corrosion on under floor

Pass 2 Mar 2009 120,713 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 116,724 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake hoses perishing

hand brake not fully returning

Pass 13 Mar 2007 109,922 miles

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

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

both front floors starting to corrode

Fail 5 Mar 2007 109,867 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front floors starting to corrode

Pass 15 Feb 2006 102,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R651 BAX is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R651 BAX, 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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R651 BAX is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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