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W296 JHU

2000 Alfa Romeo 145

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

77,669 mi
Last recorded77,669 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 14574,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 JHU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 77,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

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

Slight corrosion to nearside and offside front floor area

Fail 29 Oct 2010 77,659 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

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

Slight corrosion to nearside and offside front floor area

Pass 23 Oct 2009 74,070 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 74,070 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 73,160 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 73,153 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 68,603 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 63,402 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 63,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2007 63,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 50,914 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 50,912 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 45,782 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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W296 JHU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 145 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 W296 JHU, 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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W296 JHU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 12 July 2000.

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