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N620 FOO

1996 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,735 mi
Last recorded107,735 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 14591,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN620 FOO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2021 107,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg corroded to excess (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 107,432 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 103,085 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 99,227 miles

Offside Rear bump stop adrift

brake efforts on hand brake and rear brake just in side %

front and rear brake disc's pitted

Fail 10 Apr 2018 99,226 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe burst during brake test (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop adrift

front and rear brake disc's pitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 98,535 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 98,535 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 95,471 miles

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

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

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

both front brake flexi hoses slight perishing and front brake pads wearing low

exhaust rubber mount spliting

Pass 2 Jul 2014 91,848 miles

over heated on emission test !!

slight piting rear disc's

Fail 8 May 2014 91,728 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

no cooling fan run during emission test requires attension !!

rear disc's pitted

Pass 17 May 2013 89,271 miles

brake disc's scored inner faces

Fail 10 May 2013 89,249 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake disc's scored inner faces

coolant loss on emission test requires attension !!

Pass 18 May 2012 86,637 miles

both front brake flexy hoses started to perish

both front tyres worn on edges and cracked

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs rusty

rear suspension weak

Fail 12 May 2012 86,602 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front brake flexy hoses started to perish

both front tyres worn on edges and cracked

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs rusty

rear suspension weak

Pass 14 May 2011 83,920 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2011 83,920 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 80,829 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 May 2009 78,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wiper becoming poor

Pass 16 May 2009 78,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wiper becoming poor

Pass 15 May 2008 75,969 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 72,886 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 72,886 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 64,296 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 64,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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N620 FOO is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 N620 FOO, 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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N620 FOO is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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