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P345 YFG

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,413 mi
Last recorded97,413 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 YFG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2010 97,413 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 97,171 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 87,037 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 87,037 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 83,491 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 83,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 79,355 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 75,493 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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P345 YFG is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P345 YFG, 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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P345 YFG is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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