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X288 FGM

2000 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,021 mi
Last recorded85,021 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 14574,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX288 FGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 85,021 miles

air bag light on

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust box holed and blowing

Pass 23 Feb 2011 82,952 miles

front brake discs inner edges rusty and pitted

Fail 16 Feb 2011 82,938 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)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs inner edges rusty and pitted

Pass 24 Feb 2010 77,238 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 72,546 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 72,452 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 65,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 65,703 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

battery leaking acid

Pass 21 Nov 2006 61,150 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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X288 FGM is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X288 FGM, 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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X288 FGM is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 22 November 2000.

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