MOT Status
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165,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Central exhaust noisy
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Vehicle front bumper too low for brake rollers
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly bent (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicle front bumper too low for brake rollers
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 145?
Based on 28,961 MOT tests across 4,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R891 XSW is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R891 XSW, 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 R891 XSW registered?
R891 XSW is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R891 XSW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R891 XSW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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