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R671 PBC

1998 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,827 mi
Last recorded93,827 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14584,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 PBC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 93,827 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant radiator support heavily corroded and holed, non structural and not within prescribed area

front brake discs worn

o/s inner sill corroded and holed, not within prescribed area

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 84,450 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake disc pitted

Fail 14 Apr 2011 84,450 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake disc pitted

Pass 19 Apr 2010 81,265 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 77,849 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 77,841 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 73,598 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 73,499 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 69,558 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 65,451 miles

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

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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R671 PBC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 R671 PBC, 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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R671 PBC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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