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W122 VCW

2000 Alfa Romeo 145

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,233 mi
Last recorded74,233 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 14574,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 VCW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 74,233 miles

air bag warning light on

n/s/f flexi hose starting to perish

Fail 26 Jan 2009 74,224 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

air bag warning light on

both front discs corroded

n/s/f flexi hose starting to perish

Pass 8 Feb 2008 72,152 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 72,148 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 64,503 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 55,473 miles

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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W122 VCW is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 145 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Alfa Romeo 145 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 74,829 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 W122 VCW, 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 26 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 W122 VCW registered?

W122 VCW is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W122 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W122 VCW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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