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W942 LCF

2000 Alfa Romeo 145

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,953 mi
Last recorded126,953 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 14574,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW942 LCF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 126,953 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes at bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Front front fog inop

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disks somewhat corroded (3.5.1i)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement top stabliser (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 129,642 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inop (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes at bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Front front fog inop

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disks somewhat corroded (3.5.1i)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement top stabliser (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 123,171 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x pipes , front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x pipes at bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

car undersealed

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement top engine stableiser (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 123,170 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x pipes , front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x pipes at bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

car undersealed

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement top engine stableiser (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 118,899 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 118,890 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 114,213 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

floor pan corroded and sills

holes in floor

Fail 30 Jul 2013 114,196 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

floor pan corroded and sills

holes in floor

Pass 9 Jul 2012 103,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning light on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

middle and rear exhaust deteriorated

offside front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2012 103,165 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning light on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

middle and rear exhaust deteriorated

offside front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2011 96,615 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted nearside front

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front floor slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2010 93,018 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 93,018 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 88,650 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 78,345 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 66,239 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 55,629 miles

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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W942 LCF is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 145 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W942 LCF, 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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W942 LCF is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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