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R693 BJO

1998 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,428 mi
Last recorded135,428 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14584,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 BJO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 135,428 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 135,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 131,531 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 128,492 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 128,476 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 125,124 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 121,912 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 119,178 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 119,178 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 115,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic sill covers fitted restricting full corrosion inspection

Fail 16 Oct 2008 115,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

plastic sill covers fitted restricting full corrosion inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2007 113,212 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 110,406 miles

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

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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R693 BJO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R693 BJO, 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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R693 BJO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R693 BJO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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