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R71 PBN

1998 Alfa Romeo 145

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

100,791 mi
Last recorded100,791 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14584,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 PBN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 100,791 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside & offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area covered in underseal

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Macpherson strut top mount area at inner wheel arch and at under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front corrosion to inner wheel arch area

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside & offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside - at sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

enture underside of vehicle coated in underseal

nearside & offside - sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2025 100,784 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp aim too low nearside & offside - adjusters wont adjust up enough (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Macpherson strut top mounting prescribed area visible under bonnet - marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MIL lamp inoperative - pre 2003

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from load sensing valve to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front corrosion to inner wheel arch area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 99,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 98,992 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

front & rear number plates deteriorating

rear brake efforts just met requirements

rear exhaust heat shield loose & rattling

Pass 16 Apr 2011 90,921 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Movement in drivers seat.

Nearside and offside inner wings are corroded.

Play in both sides of the steering rack.

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

Rear tyres are out of shape.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 86,803 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/ inner arch next to brake pipe seems full of foam

o/s/f inner wheel arch next to flexi brake pipe is corroded & holded

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r road wheels are slightly buckled

Fail 9 Jun 2010 86,803 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/ inner arch next to brake pipe seems full of foam

o/s/f inner wheel arch next to flexi brake pipe is corroded & holded

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r road wheels are slightly buckled

Fail 7 May 2010 86,776 miles

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f floors are corroded & holed

o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r road wheels are slightly buckled

small blow on the rear exhaust

Pass 20 May 2009 82,496 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2009 82,377 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f brake hose is cracking

n/s/f floor is corroded

o/s/f floor is corroded & holded

Pass 2 Jun 2008 77,690 miles

front pads low,drivers seat loose in runners,center and rear exhaust boxes corroded,both front tyres close to wear bars

o/sf tyre bald on inner edge, play in o/sf lower arm bushes, o/sf brake hose cracking

Fail 24 May 2008 77,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front pads low,drivers seat loose in runners,center and rear exhaust boxes corroded,both front tyres close to wear bars

o/sf tyre bald on inner edge, play in o/sf lower arm bushes, o/sf brake hose cracking

Pass 26 May 2007 73,350 miles

drivers window will not open

offside front tyre scrubing inside edge

Pass 20 May 2006 67,483 miles

Near rear brake pads ftd to old worn discs

O/s door mirror casing broken

One N/S screenwash jet is not working well

Fail 13 May 2006 67,361 miles

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

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

O/S/ DOOR MIRROR PLASTICS MISSING BUT SCURE

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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R71 PBN is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R71 PBN, 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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R71 PBN is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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