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S468 LSP

1998 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,257 mi
Last recorded120,257 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14584,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS468 LSP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 120,257 miles

Advanced corrosion to floor pans

Both rear tyres low and close to limit on inner edges

Heavy corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch/chassis side wall

Offside front brake pipe corroding

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust pipe corroded and blowing slightly

Fail 30 Apr 2012 120,256 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Advanced corrosion to floor pans

Both rear tyres low and close to limit on inner edges

Heavy corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch/chassis side wall

Offside front brake pipe corroding

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 discs corroded

Rear exhaust pipe corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2011 119,280 miles

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

outer sill covers

Fail 6 Dec 2010 119,071 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 115,904 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 115,904 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 106,695 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 106,695 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 93,330 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 82,106 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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S468 LSP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S468 LSP, 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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S468 LSP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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