MOT Status
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145,738 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pipe inadequately supported Both front to rear centre clip is insecure underneath the vehicle (3.6.B.1)
Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated seriously cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge has a bald spot which is below the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded The sub frame where the bush is fitted (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Seriously cracking (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated seriously cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust centre silencer has a crack on the weld to the pipe
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Sill corroded
Nearside Rear Brake disc inner faces slightly corroded
Offside Front Inner Driveshaft inner joint has a insecure bolt and nut
Offside Front Outer Sill is corroded
Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded
Offside Rear Floor pan has been repaired with filler
Offside Rear tyre has cracks between the treads
Oil leak
Underneath of vehicle has been coated with underseal
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Suspension Bump Stops Missing O/S and N/S
front brake discs corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 145?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W543 WCX is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 W543 WCX, 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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W543 WCX is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 3 March 2000.
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