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R747 VTF

1998 Alfa Romeo 145

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,628 mi
Last recorded84,628 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14584,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 VTF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 84,628 miles

front inner wings rusty

front pads and disc worn

nearside front floor rusty

rear pads and disc worn

Fail 17 Feb 2009 84,628 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front 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)

cat converter rattling

front inner wings rusty

front pads and disc worn

nearside front floor rusty

rear pads and disc worn

Pass 1 Sep 2007 65,382 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 65,382 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 51,188 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 51,188 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear 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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R747 VTF is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R747 VTF, 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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What year was R747 VTF registered?

R747 VTF is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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