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P818 VTX

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,531 mi
Last recorded99,531 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 VTX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 99,531 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 88,326 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 76,837 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 72,230 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 72,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 66,782 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 66,781 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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P818 VTX is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P818 VTX, 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 P818 VTX registered?

P818 VTX is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P818 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P818 VTX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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