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P470 VFG

1996 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

29,184 mi
Last recorded29,184 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 14591,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 VFG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 29,184 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 29,184 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 28,699 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Some under-body and component corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 28,699 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Some under-body and component corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 28,091 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 27,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 27,526 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 26,964 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 26,932 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.82 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 5.33 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 224 (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

10mm chip in zone 'A' of front screen

Some deterioration rear number plate

Some under-body and component corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2014 26,408 miles

10mm chip in zone 'A' of front screen

15mm chip in nearside of front screen

Offside front tyre perished and cracked

Perishing of front suspension rubber bushes

Under-body and component corrosion

Vehicle only just manages to pass the emission test

Pass 20 Sep 2013 25,760 miles

10mm stone chip in zone 'A' of front screen

15mm chip in nearside of front screen

Offside front tyre perished, cracked with small splits to treaded area

Some under-body and component corrosion

perishing to most front suspension rubber bushes

Fail 18 Sep 2013 25,757 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

10mm stone chip in zone 'A' of front screen

15mm chip in nearside of front screen

Offside front tyre perished, cracked with small splits to treaded area

Some under-body and component corrosion

perishing to most front suspension rubber bushes

Pass 17 Sep 2012 25,004 miles

10mm stone chip in zone 'A' of front screen

15mm stone chip in nearside of front screen

Nearside rear shock absorber leaking slightly

Outer sidewalls of both rear tyres cracked and perished

Some perishing of nearside front suspension rubber bushes

Some under-body and component corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2012 24,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

10mm stone chip in zone 'A' of front screen

15mm stone chip in nearside of front screen

Nearside rear shock absorber leaking slightly

Outer sidewalls of both rear tyres cracked and perished

Some perishing of nearside front suspension rubber bushes

Some under-body and component corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2011 24,385 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 24,385 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 23,699 miles

10mm stone chip in zone 'A' of front screen.

Perishing of sidewalls of both rear tyres

Pass 30 Sep 2009 23,037 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 22,399 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 22,399 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,732 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,945 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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P470 VFG is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P470 VFG, 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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P470 VFG is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P470 VFG shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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