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P42 BFC

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,954 mi
Last recorded104,954 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 BFC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2006 104,954 miles

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

front number plate starting to fade

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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P42 BFC is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P42 BFC, 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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What year was P42 BFC registered?

P42 BFC is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P42 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P42 BFC shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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