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N948 KRH

1996 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

202,586 mi
Last recorded202,586 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 14591,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN948 KRH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 202,586 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 202,583 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 196,981 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 196,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 189,859 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2012 189,859 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

slight cracking to o/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 21 Jun 2011 184,590 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 184,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 184,034 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 184,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside sill cover insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2007 180,022 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 176,560 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 176,560 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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N948 KRH is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N948 KRH, 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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N948 KRH is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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