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P145 KDP

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,438 mi
Last recorded82,438 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 82,438 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 82,432 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

both steering rack gaiters damp

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 10 Aug 2011 79,718 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chips to windscreen

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2010 74,327 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside windscreen washer not working

steering wheel cover fitted

windscreen damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2010 74,323 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside windscreen washer not working

steering wheel cover fitted

windscreen damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2009 71,689 miles

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

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

fron /rear reg plates faded

Pass 12 Aug 2008 67,162 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 62,783 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 57,970 miles

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

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

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

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 KDP is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KDP, 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 KDP is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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