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P170 XGH

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,792 mi
Last recorded87,792 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 XGH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 87,792 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted

vehicle has various damage to bodywork

Fail 27 Jul 2010 87,791 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted

vehicle has various damage to bodywork

Pass 6 Jul 2009 80,904 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 80,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 76,477 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 74,960 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 74,890 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

Both handbrake cable outers split

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 72,284 miles

both rear exhaust silencers badly corroding.(not leaking & secure).

drivers floor to sill corroding.

engine exhaust manifold heat shield broken & insecure.

front brakediscs & pads required very soon.(90% worn).

offside rear brakepipe rusting.

windscreen cracked in swept zone 2 places.

Fail 29 Jun 2006 72,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear exhaust silencers badly corroding.(not leaking & secure).

drivers floor to sill corroding.

engine exhaust manifold heat shield broken & insecure.

front brakediscs & pads required very soon.(90% worn).

offside rear brakepipe rusting.

windscreen cracked in swept zone 2 places.

Pass 15 Dec 2005 70,982 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

foot brake and handbrake have just meet requirments but recommend futher investigation

nearside and offside front tyres have slight cracking on wall to tread

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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P170 XGH is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P170 XGH, 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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P170 XGH is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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