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P203 RDM

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,011 mi
Last recorded92,011 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 RDM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 92,011 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Fail 28 May 2026 92,001 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 1 Apr 2025 89,455 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

handbrake lever has limited reserve travel

Fail 1 Apr 2025 89,455 miles

Emissions unable to be completed overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

handbrake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 5 Apr 2024 86,974 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Apr 2023 82,813 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 82,708 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 80,647 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 80,647 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 80,645 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 80,011 miles

Nearside Front tyre very deteriorated, nail in tread and marginal splits

exhaust minor leak

signs of corrosion

Pass 29 May 2019 79,655 miles

Coolant leak minor weap from hose connections

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

minor exhaust blow detected

radiator deteriorated

signs of corrosion and repair

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2018 78,874 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing marginal (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 78,861 miles

Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wing near brake hose (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing marginal (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 78,059 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2017 78,059 miles

Emissions not tested engine failed to re-start (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2016 77,486 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

signs of standing, some perishing and corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2015 76,909 miles

many areas corroded some general wear to suspension.

Fail 20 Feb 2015 76,909 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

many areas corroded some general wear to suspension.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 76,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2013 75,411 miles

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

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

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

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2013 75,411 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2012 73,693 miles

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

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

signs of standing -some perishing an d corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2012 73,685 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

signs of standing -some perishing an d corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2011 72,037 miles

signs of accident rep[air. offside front brake hose deteriating.some wear suspension etc. rear tyres minor perishing. brake pipes corroding.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 70,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2009 70,991 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2008 69,694 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight sidewall damage signs of standing some perishing and corrosion-centre exhaust marginal

slight wear suspension etc

Pass 22 Nov 2008 69,694 miles

slight sidewall damage signs of standing some perishing and corrosion-centre exhaust marginal

slight wear suspension etc

Pass 10 Oct 2007 68,675 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside wiper blade deteriorating nearside front tyre sidewall some damage signs of standing-some perishing and corrosion-especially to centre exhaustminor wear suspension etc

Pass 11 May 2006 67,886 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 67,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

offside head lamp damaged.nail in nearside front tyre.exhaust system deteriating.some wear suspension etc

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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P203 RDM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P203 RDM, 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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P203 RDM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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