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SJ51 GMU

2001 Alfa Romeo 145

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,152 mi
Last recorded74,152 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14567,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 GMU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 74,152 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 70,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 70,329 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 67,189 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 67,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 67,189 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc condition

Pass 5 Oct 2009 52,330 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 52,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 52,330 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 45,588 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 41,695 miles

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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SJ51 GMU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 145 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo 145 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 67,791 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 SJ51 GMU, 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 25 years old, this Alfa Romeo 145 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ51 GMU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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