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M231 RVY

1995 Alfa Romeo 145

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2007
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

80,901 mi
Last recorded80,901 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2006
Typical for 1995 Alfa Romeo 14586,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM231 RVY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2006 80,901 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 80,901 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

offside front tyre has a cut in it †

Pass 7 Nov 2005 66,899 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 66,895 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2005 68,811 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2005 66,534 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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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M231 RVY is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 86,654 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 M231 RVY, 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 31 years old, this Alfa Romeo 145 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M231 RVY is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 10 February 1995.

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