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P738 MFS

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,287 mi
Last recorded137,287 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP738 MFS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 137,287 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 125,091 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 125,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 117,991 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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P738 MFS is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P738 MFS, 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 P738 MFS registered?

P738 MFS is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P738 MFS safe to buy?

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