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P451 GCC

1996 Alfa Romeo 145

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

79,884 mi
Last recorded79,884 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 14591,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 GCC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 79,884 miles

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

general light corrosion all underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Jan 2010 79,883 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

general light corrosion all underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2007 79,725 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 79,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 79,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 78,503 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 78,503 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P451 GCC is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P451 GCC, 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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What year was P451 GCC registered?

P451 GCC is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 11 August 1996.

Is P451 GCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P451 GCC shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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