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S429 CTE

1998 Alfa Romeo 145

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,567 mi
Last recorded104,567 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14584,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS429 CTE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 104,567 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 104,567 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2010 99,918 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 May 2010 99,918 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 May 2009 96,339 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 96,339 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 90,925 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 86,089 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 80,041 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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S429 CTE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 84,801 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 S429 CTE, 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 28 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 S429 CTE registered?

S429 CTE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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