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W346 PVO

2000 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

139,389 mi
Last recorded139,389 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 14574,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW346 PVO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2011 139,389 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear suspension bump stop adrift

Pass 8 May 2010 126,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2010 126,053 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2010 125,799 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 104,553 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2009 104,553 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2008 90,309 miles

advanced corrosion rear exhaust

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads getting low

Fail 13 Mar 2008 90,309 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advanced corrosion rear exhaust

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Mar 2007 79,704 miles

advanced corrosion rear exhaust box

Fail 14 Mar 2006 68,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2006 68,172 miles

rear silencer corroded

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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W346 PVO is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 W346 PVO, 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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W346 PVO is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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