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W962 EAB

2000 Alfa Romeo 145

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,708 mi
Last recorded119,708 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 14574,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW962 EAB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 119,708 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all disc's worn on inner faces

both front inner wings have some corrosion

exhaust poor condition

front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

front floors have some corrosion

front to rear brake pipes at rear are coated in grease and have some corrosion

handbrake on limit

nearside top strut mounting under bonnet has some corrosion

sill covers fitted

top mount partially siezed

wipers do not self park

Fail 24 Jul 2013 119,708 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all disc's worn on inner faces

both front inner wings have some corrosion

exhaust poor condition

front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

front floors have some corrosion

front to rear brake pipes at rear are coated in grease and have some corrosion

nearside top strut mounting under bonnet has some corrosion

sill covers fitted

top mount partially siezed

wipers do not self park

Pass 26 Jul 2012 112,934 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

EXHAUST HAS SOME CORROSION AND UNDER BODY

FRONT BRAKE HOSES HAVE SOME PERISHING

FRONT TYRES HAVE SOME PERISHING

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT GAITER PERISHED

Fail 24 Jul 2012 112,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

CHIP IN SCREEN

EXHAUST HAS SOME CORROSION AND UNDER BODY

FRONT BRAKE HOSES HAVE SOME PERISHING

FRONT TYRES HAVE SOME PERISHING

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT GAITER PERISHED

Pass 12 Aug 2011 111,160 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 111,117 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Battery terminal insecure

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 109,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 109,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 106,184 miles

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

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

coversills fitted outersills not inspected

vehicle structure heavily corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2009 106,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

coversills fitted outersills not inspected

vehicle structure heavily corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2008 104,236 miles

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

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

sill panel covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2007 101,219 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 99,123 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 98,842 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

advise o/s/r bump stop broken

Pass 5 May 2006 81,762 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 81,723 miles

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)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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W962 EAB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 145 in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W962 EAB, 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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W962 EAB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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