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W353 XBM

2000 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

75,631 mi
Last recorded75,631 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 14574,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 XBM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 75,631 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 75,564 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 75,519 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear floors corroded

exhaust poor in condition

nearside front brake pipe corroded - advise this is replaced.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 72,438 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Feb 2007 67,768 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 62,022 miles

Nearside front foglight cracked

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

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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W353 XBM is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,747cc 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 W353 XBM, 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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W353 XBM is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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