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P329 BPJ

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,322 mi
Last recorded101,322 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP329 BPJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2012 101,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing inner edge getting low

genral under body corrosion

rear exhaust box slight blow

Pass 2 Mar 2012 101,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edge getting low

genral under body corrosion

rear exhaust box slight blow

Pass 1 Mar 2011 99,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 96,406 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2009 94,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 91,883 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake pads low n/s o/s floor to sill edges rusty

Fail 22 Mar 2007 86,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 86,513 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 78,791 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P329 BPJ is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P329 BPJ, 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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P329 BPJ is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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