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R83 VGM

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,381 mi
Last recorded82,381 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 VGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 82,381 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 79,148 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 76,455 miles

Centre exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2017 76,445 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre exhaust box deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 73,971 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 73,971 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 73,821 miles

offside front brake hose deteriorated

rear registration plate in poor condition

Fail 13 Jun 2015 73,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

offside front brake hose deteriorated

rear registration plate in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2014 72,192 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 70,518 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 68,556 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 66,844 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 65,077 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 61,688 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 59,188 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 56,952 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 54,448 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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R83 VGM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 R83 VGM, 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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What year was R83 VGM registered?

R83 VGM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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