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S550 DWW

1998 Alfa Romeo 145

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,682 mi
Last recorded137,682 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14584,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS550 DWW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 137,682 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

airbag warning light on .

corrosion on front subframe .

floors and chassis rails undersealed unable to fully inspect.

uneven wear on offside front tyre.

welded repairs undersealed unable to fully inspect.

Fail 6 Jun 2011 137,675 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

airbag warning light on .

corrosion on front subframe .

floors and chassis rails undersealed unable to fully inspect.

uneven wear on offside front tyre.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 133,273 miles

nearside rear disc starting to wear

Fail 9 Jun 2010 133,271 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear disc starting to wear

Pass 21 Jul 2009 126,974 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 126,974 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside front of floor holed and corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2008 122,233 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 122,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 111,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 111,340 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 100,229 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 100,226 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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S550 DWW is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S550 DWW, 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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S550 DWW is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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