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T420 RFB

1999 Alfa Romeo 145

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,805 mi
Last recorded69,805 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 14576,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT420 RFB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 69,805 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 69,787 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 61,959 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

cosmetic corrosion

presenter adviced

Fail 29 Aug 2014 61,943 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

presenter adviced

Fail 22 Aug 2014 61,838 miles

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)

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2013 54,493 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 54,493 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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 51,362 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 48,684 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 48,684 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 46,751 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 44,557 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 44,555 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,570 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 39,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 39,885 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 35,569 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 35,563 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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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T420 RFB is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 T420 RFB, 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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T420 RFB is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 22 June 1999.

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