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P187 PYY

1996 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,188 mi
Last recorded118,188 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 14591,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 PYY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 118,188 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 116,804 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 115,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 23 May 2019 115,927 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 16 May 2018 112,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive

exhaust rubber mounting derteriated

Pass 23 May 2017 109,446 miles

slight exhaust blow down pipe

under body corrosion

Pass 3 May 2016 104,632 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front headlamp internals loose

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 99,183 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 May 2015 98,976 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2014 91,808 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished, and on legal limit on edges

Pass 10 May 2013 84,348 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 79,351 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

chips to screen

o/s front outer floorpan corroded

o/s registration plate lamp dim

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2012 79,308 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chips to screen

o/s front outer floorpan corroded

o/s registration plate lamp dim

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2011 74,156 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 65,019 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2010 65,012 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2009 63,709 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 61,771 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 58,815 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 56,463 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 50,577 miles

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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P187 PYY is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 P187 PYY, 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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P187 PYY is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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