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P27 MSC

1996 Alfa Romeo 145

Purple Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,065 mi
Last recorded140,065 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 14591,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 MSC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 140,065 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 140,062 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

DO NOT COVER WELDING UP WITH PAINT OR SEALER .I HAVE TO SEE FULL REPAIR

air bag light on

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s fog broken

radiator rotten

Pass 22 Sep 2007 136,712 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 132,745 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 132,745 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P27 MSC is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 in Purple with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P27 MSC, 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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P27 MSC is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 21 October 1996.

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