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P677 DPB

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

99,190 mi
Last recorded99,190 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP677 DPB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2017 99,190 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 99,166 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat base (5.2.6)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 99,166 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat base (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 96,854 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 92,909 miles

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

air bag warning light glowing

Fail 18 Jun 2013 92,909 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

air bag warning light glowing

Fail 24 Mar 2012 90,461 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 90,461 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 83,993 miles

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

brake pipe near to load valve corr

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s & n/s floors corroding

Fail 17 Mar 2011 83,993 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pipe near to load valve corr

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s & n/s floors corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2010 75,175 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 75,175 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Corrision on rear suspension.

Engine bottom guard cover damage.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 78,325 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 68,521 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

belly plate insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2008 68,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

belly plate insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2007 65,003 miles

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

all four brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2007 65,003 miles

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

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

all four brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2006
Fail 28 Mar 2006 57,469 miles

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

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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P677 DPB is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 P677 DPB, 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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P677 DPB is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 26 April 1997.

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