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R998 AHJ

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,665 mi
Last recorded126,665 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 AHJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 126,665 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 126,663 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 115,178 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 115,175 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 106,804 miles

both rear tyres outer wall starting to perish

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s rear bumper stop insecure

rear pads wearing thin

unable to inspect some steering components due to covers fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2009 106,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres outer wall starting to perish

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s rear bumper stop insecure

rear pads wearing thin

unable to inspect some steering components due to covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2008 104,973 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 102,206 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 92,546 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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R998 AHJ is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R998 AHJ, 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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R998 AHJ is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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