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R754 LNJ

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,050 mi
Last recorded102,050 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR754 LNJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2012 102,050 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

both front brake discs corroded/pitted

offside front tyre wearing inner tread edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 98,886 miles

Both sides lower sills and floors corroded

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front number plate damaged

Incorrect size wiper blades fitted

Nearside front fog light damaged

Nearside parking brake cable rubbing on exhaust

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

movement noted in drivers seat

Fail 13 Oct 2011 98,850 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Both sides lower sills and floors corroded

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front number plate damaged

Incorrect size wiper blades fitted

Nearside front fog light damaged

Nearside parking brake cable rubbing on exhaust

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

movement noted in drivers seat

Pass 20 Oct 2010 96,271 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded/pitted

corrosion noted to floor pan area & body panel mountings

exhaust system noisy

front number plate damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2010 96,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

both front brake discs corroded/pitted

corrosion noted to floor pan area & body panel mountings

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2009 91,302 miles

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

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

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

N/S & O/S Floor panels corroding

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2009 91,281 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

N/S & O/S Floor panels corroding

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2008 87,871 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 143,802 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 78,699 miles

front chassis dented upwards but not effecting steering or braking

rear and centre section of exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2006 78,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front chassis dented upwards but not effecting steeering or braking

rear and centre section of exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2005 71,669 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 71,668 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

both front chassis rail damaged.

both rear tyres getting loe on tread.

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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R754 LNJ is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 89,903 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 R754 LNJ, 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 29 years old, this Alfa Romeo 145 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R754 LNJ is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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