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J12 CDR

1999 Alfa Romeo 145

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,283 mi
Last recorded101,283 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 14576,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 CDR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 101,283 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 101,277 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 94,834 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 89,164 miles

front metal brake pipes rusty

inner sills rusty

middle and front floors rusty

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2009 89,164 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front metal brake pipes rusty

inner sills rusty

middle and front floors rusty

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2009 89,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 29 Oct 2008 82,228 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 76,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 67,301 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 67,301 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J12 CDR is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 76,401 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 J12 CDR, 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 27 years old, this Alfa Romeo 145 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J12 CDR is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 12 December 1999.

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