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T897 SGH

1999 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,808 mi
Last recorded95,808 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 14576,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT897 SGH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 95,808 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 95,739 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 89,385 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/r brake pipes is rusty.

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Oct 2008 75,708 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres inner edges bald

timing belt cover missing

Fail 26 Sep 2008 75,708 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres inner edges bald

timing belt cover missing

Pass 4 Aug 2007 66,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 56,642 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 58,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emissions test not carried out

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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T897 SGH is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T897 SGH, 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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What year was T897 SGH registered?

T897 SGH is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 13 August 1999.

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