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S852 UEL

1998 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,128 mi
Last recorded89,128 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14584,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS852 UEL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2010 89,128 miles

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2010 88,561 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 81,430 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 73,948 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 65,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 49,352 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 49,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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S852 UEL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S852 UEL, 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 S852 UEL registered?

S852 UEL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is S852 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S852 UEL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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