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P145 YPC

1996 Alfa Romeo 145

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,029 mi
Last recorded99,029 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 14591,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 YPC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 99,029 miles

Outer sills have styling kit coverings,cannot inspect

Fail 20 Jul 2009 99,029 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Outer sills have styling kit coverings,cannot inspect

Pass 25 Jul 2008 96,466 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 96,423 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

unable to test emissions due to engine over heating at fast idle

Pass 18 Jul 2007 94,380 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 91,870 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 91,870 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 86,952 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 86,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 YPC is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P145 YPC, 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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What year was P145 YPC registered?

P145 YPC is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P145 YPC safe to buy?

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