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P549 UNY

1996 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

83,614 mi
Last recorded83,614 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 14591,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 UNY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 83,614 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion & wear on front & rear brake discs

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

corrosion on front & rear sub frames

corrosion on front chassis rails

corrosion on front lower cross member

power steering pipes misted with oil

repair work & under seal on n/s & o/s floor to sill

sill trims fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2015 83,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion & wear on front & rear brake discs

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

corrosion on front & rear sub frames

corrosion on front chassis rails

corrosion on front lower cross member

repair work & under seal on n/s & o/s floor to sill

sill trims fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2013 83,215 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion & wear on front & rear brake discs

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

corrosion on floor pan

corrosion on front & rear sub frames & suspension

corrosion on front cross member

corrosion on n/s & o/s front chassis rails by sub frame mountings

headlining loose

o/s/r tyre cracking

play in passenger & drivers seats

sill trims fitted

wheel arch trims fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2013 83,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

wheel arch trims fitted

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion & wear on front & rear brake discs

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

corrosion on floor pan

corrosion on front & rear sub frames & suspension

corrosion on front cross member

corrosion on n/s & o/s front chassis rails by sub frame mountings

headlining loose

o/s/r tyre cracking

play in passenger & drivers seats

sill trims fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2012 82,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion & wear on front & rear brake discs

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

corrosion on floor pan

corrosion on front & rear sub frame & suspension

corrosion on inner & outer sills

corrosion on n/s & o/s front inner wings

cut on o/s/r tyre inner side wall

roof headlining loose

sill trims fitted

wheel arch trims fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2012 82,933 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion & wear on front & rear brake discs

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

corrosion on floor pan

corrosion on front & rear sub frame & suspension

corrosion on inner & outer sills

corrosion on n/s & o/s front inner wings

cut on o/s/r tyre inner side wall

roof headlining loose

sill trims fitted

wheel arch trims fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2011 82,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

corrosion & wear on front & rear brake discs

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

corrosion on floor pan

corrosion on front & rear sub frames

corrosion on front & rear suspension

corrosion on n/s & o/s front chassis rails

play in steering rack

sill trims fitted

wheel arch trims fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2011 82,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

corrosion & wear on front & rear brake discs

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

corrosion on floor pan

corrosion on front & rear sub frames

corrosion on front & rear suspension

corrosion on n/s & o/s front chassis rails

excessive corrosion on front cross member

play in steering rack

sill trims fitted

wheel arch trims fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2010 81,760 miles

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

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

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

corrosion on front & rear flexi ferrule ends

excessive corrosion on front cross member

front & rear number plates deteriorating

sill trims fitted

slight corrosion on front sub frame

wear & corrosion on all discs

wheel arch trim fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2010 81,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

corrosion on front & rear flexi ferrule ends

corrosion on front & rear suspension

excessive corrosion on front cross member

front & rear number plates deteriorating

sill trims fitted

slight corrosion on front sub frame

slight play in drivers seat

slight play in steering rack

wear & corrosion on front & rear discs

wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2009 80,948 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion on front sub frame

corrosion on n/s & o/s floor to sill

excessive corrosion on front cross member

sill trims fitted

slight corrosion on front & rear suspension

slight pitting & wear on all 4 discs

wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2009 80,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on front sub frame

corrosion on n/s & o/s floor to sill

excessive corrosion on front cross member

sill trims fitted

slight corrosion on front & rear suspension

slight pitting & wear on all 4 discs

wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2008 80,529 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

sill trims fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2007 80,169 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion to floor pan

corrosion to radiator mounting

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

surface corrosion to front and rear brake hose ferrules

surface corrosion to front sub frame

surface corrosion to front suspension components

surface corrosion to nearside front and offside front top spring housing

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 25 Oct 2007 80,162 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion to floor pan

corrosion to radiator mounting

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

surface corrosion to front and rear brake hose ferrules

surface corrosion to front sub frame

surface corrosion to front suspension components

surface corrosion to nearside front and offside front top spring housing

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 4 Sep 2006 79,602 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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P549 UNY is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P549 UNY, 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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P549 UNY is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 6 September 1996.

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