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P85 LKK

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

149,425 mi
Last recorded149,425 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP85 LKK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 149,425 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 149,424 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 147,612 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 147,603 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 141,627 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 140,869 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 133,845 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 133,845 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 125,508 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 124,928 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 114,500 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 114,500 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 106,307 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 99,948 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 99,948 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P85 LKK is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 P85 LKK, 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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P85 LKK is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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