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P277 CRX

1996 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

181,877 mi
Last recorded181,877 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 14591,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 CRX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 181,877 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 21 Apr 2018 164,031 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 145,002 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 122,300 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 107,103 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 97,125 miles

Coolant leak

side skirts fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2013 97,125 miles

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

Coolant leak

side skirts fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2012 85,282 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 85,282 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 82,150 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 82,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 77,523 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 77,523 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 73,784 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 70,978 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 70,978 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 66,639 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 62,579 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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P277 CRX is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P277 CRX, 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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P277 CRX is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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