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W552 PPO

2000 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

120,435 mi
Last recorded120,435 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 14574,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW552 PPO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2009 120,435 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floor pan slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2008 112,007 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 112,007 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 107,685 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 107,685 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 97,622 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 97,622 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

back box poor condition

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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W552 PPO is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 W552 PPO, 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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W552 PPO is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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