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P288 RVG

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,927 mi
Last recorded53,927 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 RVG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 53,927 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 46,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 42,187 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front discs corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2010 42,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front discs corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 37,380 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,840 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 32,431 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 30,116 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 30,116 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 28,048 miles

Centre Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P288 RVG is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P288 RVG, 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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P288 RVG is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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