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T261 VNO

1999 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,575 mi
Last recorded77,575 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 14576,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT261 VNO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 77,575 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 77,575 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 75,717 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2016 75,681 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 75,667 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Abs bracket (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 74,603 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 73,891 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 73,551 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 72,391 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 71,286 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 71,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 70,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 69,017 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 63,647 miles

Front Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 63,647 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 55,566 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 46,720 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 37,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T261 VNO is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 76,401 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 T261 VNO, 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 27 years old, this Alfa Romeo 145 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T261 VNO is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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