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YH51 BMS

2001 Alfa Romeo 145

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,802 mi
Last recorded94,802 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14567,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 BMS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 94,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 94,801 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 92,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 92,297 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 84,984 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 84,983 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 82,074 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 76,168 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 76,168 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 69,114 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2016 69,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 62,431 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 55,948 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 49,083 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 43,022 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,306 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 38,305 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 32,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Dec 2009 32,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 27,966 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 22,717 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 22,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YH51 BMS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 145 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 YH51 BMS, 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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YH51 BMS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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