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P734 JOV

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,380 mi
Last recorded123,380 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP734 JOV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 123,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 123,164 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 106,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 106,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 91,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 91,962 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 79,058 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 65,054 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 65,054 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 52,051 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 50,962 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers have reduced dampimg affect

nearside wiper worn

Fail 1 Jul 2014 50,962 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

both rear shock absorbers have reduced dampimg affect

nearside wiper worn

Pass 9 Jul 2013 49,096 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 49,096 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 46,791 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,655 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 41,804 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 39,439 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 37,188 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 34,989 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 34,989 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 32,907 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 32,907 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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P734 JOV is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 P734 JOV, 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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What year was P734 JOV registered?

P734 JOV is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 25 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P734 JOV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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