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P261 PYY

1996 Alfa Romeo 145

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,788 mi
Last recorded105,788 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 14591,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 PYY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 105,788 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 105,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust system getting corroded and weak

Pass 26 Nov 2008 102,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 101,046 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 97,598 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 93,108 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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P261 PYY is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P261 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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What year was P261 PYY registered?

P261 PYY is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P261 PYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 PYY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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