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M488 FDF

1994 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1712cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

120,646 mi
Last recorded120,646 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2006
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo 14590,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 FDF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,712cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2006 120,646 miles

ADVISORIES AS PER INITIAL TEST 18/07/2006 †TESTNO.554459596114

Fail 18 Jul 2006 120,643 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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 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)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 120,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

TWO small chips in windscreen

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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M488 FDF is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,712cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.4% with a typical mileage of 90,602 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 M488 FDF, 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 32 years old, this Alfa Romeo 145 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M488 FDF registered?

M488 FDF is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 20 December 1994.

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