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S272 WBC

1999 Alfa Romeo 145

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,305 mi
Last recorded138,305 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 14576,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 WBC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 138,305 miles

both handbrake cables in poor condition

inner and outer sills and both floor pans in poor condition

Fail 17 Jan 2013 138,305 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both handbrake cables in poor condition

inner and outer sills and both floor pans in poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2011 124,818 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 112,549 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 109,187 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 105,823 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 81,574 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 81,574 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Sep 2006 81,332 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2005 63,290 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)

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)

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

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

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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S272 WBC is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 S272 WBC, 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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S272 WBC is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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