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S737 OAB

1998 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,273 mi
Last recorded104,273 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14584,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS737 OAB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 104,273 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 104,273 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2007 100,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 100,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front wiper blades split but still working

Pass 13 Oct 2006 91,303 miles

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

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

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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S737 OAB is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S737 OAB, 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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S737 OAB is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 18 November 1998.

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