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R929 TKE

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,327 mi
Last recorded92,327 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 TKE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 92,327 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 90,028 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 89,010 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust has various repairs but not leaking

Pass 5 Oct 2017 87,262 miles

Central exhaust has temp repair but not leaking

Fail 5 Oct 2017 87,262 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 front section brake pipe at floor area burst and leaking (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 brake pipes corroded behind front sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Central exhaust has temp repair but not leaking

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front floor areas in 4 places corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded central floor area near seat mounting point corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside inner brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear floor areas corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2017 87,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 87,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 80,927 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at ends

Fail 8 Oct 2014 80,832 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at ends

Pass 10 Oct 2013 71,416 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 63,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes at the rear and front to rear slightly corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2012 63,877 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes at the rear and front to rear slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2011 56,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,856 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 49,854 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 43,123 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,746 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 30,924 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 23,848 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 23,847 miles

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

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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R929 TKE is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R929 TKE, 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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R929 TKE is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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