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P680 RYM

1996 Alfa Romeo 145

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

150,393 mi
Last recorded150,393 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 14591,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP680 RYM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 150,393 miles

scraping noise from under car

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust rubber split but adequately supported elsewhere

rear seats missing / roll cage fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2014 150,389 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust rubber split but adequately supported elsewhere

rear seats missing / roll cage fitted

scraping noise from under car

Pass 5 Jul 2011 135,657 miles

Air bag light on.

Front brake pad wear indicator wires broken.

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2011 135,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag light on.

Battery insecure

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

Front brake pad wear indicator wires broken.

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 131,816 miles

both front brake dises corroding

both front flexi brake hoses quite perished (Advise attention)

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

slight damage tp n/s/f

Fail 11 Feb 2009 121,164 miles

All exhaust hangers cracking/perished.

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

O/s/f and n/s/f flexible brake hoses starting to crack/perish.

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

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

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

Play in n/s/f wishbone inner front bush.

Rear steel brake pipes corroding.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 121,164 miles

All exhaust hangers cracking/perished.

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

O/s/f and n/s/f flexible brake hoses starting to crack/perish.

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

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

Play in n/s/f wishbone inner front bush.

Rear steel brake pipes corroding.

Pass 24 Jan 2008 113,373 miles

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

offside front inner cv boot split

Fail 21 Jan 2008 113,323 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)

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

offside front inner cv boot split

Pass 22 Jan 2007 104,102 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 103,810 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 78,829 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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P680 RYM is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P680 RYM, 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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P680 RYM is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 13 November 1996.

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