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R718 OTD

1998 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

144,252 mi
Last recorded144,252 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14584,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 OTD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2026 144,252 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 144,250 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 137,635 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 133,454 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 128,281 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 123,389 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 123,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 119,162 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear brake effort lower than expected. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 114,847 miles

Advise fuse box insecure over ABS pump.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise very slight play in bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 114,843 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.808 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 7.660% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 280 ppm/ (8.2.1.2 (b))

Advise fuse box insecure over ABS pump.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise very slight play in bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 108,756 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 108,754 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 104,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 98,760 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 98,746 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 89,886 miles

rear exhaust rusty

rear shocks worn

Fail 22 Sep 2014 89,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

rear shocks worn

Pass 8 Oct 2013 83,156 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear lens slightly insecre

Fail 8 Oct 2013 83,156 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear lens slightly insecre

Fail 8 Nov 2012 83,146 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

all brakes badly corroded

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 14 Jun 2011 82,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all brake discs slightly worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 31 May 2011 82,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all brake discs slightly worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 82,003 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 81,985 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

both rear tyres perishing

both top strut mounts noisy when under load

front brake discs lipped

Pass 24 Jan 2009 79,692 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 77,568 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 77,564 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 74,514 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 72,246 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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R718 OTD is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 R718 OTD, 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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R718 OTD is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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