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S971 HNV

1998 Alfa Romeo 145

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

64,198 mi
Last recorded64,198 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14584,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS971 HNV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 64,198 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 64,198 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 56,792 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 56,723 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 56,381 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edges

wiper blades worn

Pass 20 Feb 2006 49,725 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 49,725 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

off side front tyre on limit

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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S971 HNV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 S971 HNV, 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 S971 HNV registered?

S971 HNV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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