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R694 VBL

1998 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,481 mi
Last recorded120,481 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14584,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR694 VBL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 120,481 miles

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

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

all brake pipes undersealed and greased

both rear coil springs corroded

drivers door check strap missing

front and rear number plates damaged

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 6 Jul 2016 119,315 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 119,312 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 117,419 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 117,419 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 115,618 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 110,760 miles

1x high level stop lamp bulb not working

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

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

exhaust downpipe bracket cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2013 110,728 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

1x high level stop lamp bulb not working

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

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

exhaust downpipe bracket cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2012 106,639 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 May 2012 106,459 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 May 2012 105,940 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside front wishbone front bush very slight movement.

Nearside rear floor heavy surface corrosion,offside rear chassis rail/floor h/s/corrosion,by drain hole.

Nearside wiper blade deteriorating.

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

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

Rear disc's are pitted,rear pads starting to wear.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 99,114 miles

Both rear tyre's starting to lightly wear on inner edge's.

Nearside front wishbone front bush very slight play.

Offside front to rear floor surface corrosion.

Pass 29 May 2010 90,784 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 83,061 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside and nearside rear radius arm's very slight play.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 76,532 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 69,468 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 59,993 miles

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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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R694 VBL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R694 VBL, 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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R694 VBL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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