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S209 AET

1999 Alfa Romeo 145

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,132 mi
Last recorded115,132 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 14576,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS209 AET
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 115,132 miles

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

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

corrosion under car

front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2012 114,990 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 114,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 113,532 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 8 Jun 2011 113,448 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 3 Jun 2010 104,264 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 104,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2009 100,672 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 92,694 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 92,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 79,955 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 79,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 70,229 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 70,079 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S209 AET is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S209 AET, 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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S209 AET is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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