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S978 NBL

1998 Alfa Romeo 145

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,988 mi
Last recorded104,988 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 14584,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS978 NBL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2012 104,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

rear offside and nearside tyre crack on tyre walls

Pass 19 Dec 2011 104,967 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 103,639 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 101,429 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 99,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 99,683 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 97,772 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 96,215 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 94,382 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 94,382 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S978 NBL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S978 NBL, 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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S978 NBL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 11 November 1998.

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