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P875 GRB

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,018 mi
Last recorded172,018 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP875 GRB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 172,018 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 172,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail and inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 166,744 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 166,743 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 157,040 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 147,560 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 139,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2010 123,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 112,765 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 112,765 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 101,919 miles

1 exhaust rubber broken

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2007 95,463 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 92,065 miles

centre and rear silencers rusting.

front brake discs worn on inner edges.

n/s rear shock absorber leaking slightly.

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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P875 GRB is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P875 GRB, 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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P875 GRB is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P875 GRB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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