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W953 JDK

2000 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,114 mi
Last recorded30,114 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 14574,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW953 JDK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 30,114 miles

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

airbag light on

all rear suspension components corroded

both front inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/f floor pan to sill corroded

o/s/f floor pan to sill corroded and holed

Fail 7 Dec 2011 30,114 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

airbag light on

all rear suspension components corroded

both front inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/f floor pan to sill corroded

o/s/f floor pan to sill corroded and holed

Pass 21 Jan 2011 26,280 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

all rear suspension components corroded

both front floor pan to sill corroded and holed

Fail 21 Jan 2011 26,280 miles

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

all rear suspension components corroded

both front floor pan to sill corroded and holed

Pass 19 Feb 2010 19,306 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag light on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 13,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 13,051 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 9,893 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 9,893 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 39,750 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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W953 JDK is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W953 JDK, 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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W953 JDK is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 14 August 2000.

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