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P145 GVO

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

132,599 mi
Last recorded132,599 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 GVO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 132,599 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 132,598 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 132,095 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 132,094 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 130,337 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 130,328 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 128,275 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 128,268 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR PAN ROTTEN (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR PAN ROTTEN (5.2.6)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 126,417 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 124,945 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 123,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front chassis cross member & flitch panel slight corrsion

rear wiper inop

slight fluid leak from steering rack gaitors

Fail 5 Jan 2015 123,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front chassis cross member & flitch panel slight corrsion

rear wiper inop

slight fluid leak from steering rack gaitors

Pass 18 Dec 2013 120,366 miles

centre and rear brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn badly from edges

rear wiper not working

Fail 18 Dec 2013 120,366 miles

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

centre and rear brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn badly from edges

rear wiper not working

Pass 3 Jan 2013 116,871 miles

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

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

check tracking

rear wiper inop

steering rack joints o/s & n/s/ slight wear

Fail 3 Jan 2013 116,871 miles

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

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

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

check tracking

rear wiper inop

steering rack joints o/s & n/s/ slight wear

Pass 2 Dec 2011 111,413 miles

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

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

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

front wiper blades worn

o/s/ & n/s/front tyres worn very low on inner tread edges, check tracking

rear wiper blade split & inop

signs of coolant leak o/s/ of engine

Fail 22 Nov 2011 111,381 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades worn

hand brake levers not returning to stops on calipiers

o/s/ & n/s/front tyres worn very low on inner tread edges, check tracking

rear wiper blade split & inop

signs of coolant leak o/s/ of engine

Pass 30 Jun 2010 107,020 miles

bothside rear and centre rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2009 100,162 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 100,159 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 96,961 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 96,961 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine oil low

Pass 6 Jun 2005 90,591 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 90,591 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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P145 GVO is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 89,903 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 P145 GVO, 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 29 years old, this Alfa Romeo 145 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P145 GVO is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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