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P273 VFT

1996 Alfa Romeo 145

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,120 mi
Last recorded103,120 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 14591,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 VFT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2007 103,120 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 102,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 80,084 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 80,084 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P273 VFT is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P273 VFT, 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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P273 VFT is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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