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P629 DCF

1996 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,944 mi
Last recorded148,944 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 14591,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP629 DCF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 148,944 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 148,983 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 148,983 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 141,826 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 134,239 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 125,725 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rear floor pan corroded but not with in prescribed area.

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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P629 DCF is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P629 DCF, 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 P629 DCF registered?

P629 DCF is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P629 DCF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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