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P838 FSR

1996 Alfa Romeo 145

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,880 mi
Last recorded99,880 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 14591,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 FSR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 99,880 miles

air bag light on

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2011 96,122 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 92,359 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 90,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

SRS light on

Fail 31 Oct 2007 90,838 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

SRS light on

Pass 6 Apr 2006 87,222 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 27 Mar 2006 87,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

EXHAUST BADLY CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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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P838 FSR is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P838 FSR, 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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What year was P838 FSR registered?

P838 FSR is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P838 FSR safe to buy?

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