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N149 SAV

1996 Alfa Romeo 145

Blue Petrol 1712cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,688 mi
Last recorded136,688 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 14591,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 SAV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,712cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 136,688 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 133,447 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 133,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 130,681 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 121,905 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 121,826 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight 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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N149 SAV is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 in Blue with a 1,712cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 91,254 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 N149 SAV, 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 30 years old, this Alfa Romeo 145 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N149 SAV is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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