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P912 LKN

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,693 mi
Last recorded78,693 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP912 LKN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 78,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs excessive corrosion on inner faces

Pass 26 Mar 2012 77,189 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 77,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 76,026 miles

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

advise removal of sill covers & check for corrosion within prescribed areas.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 74,571 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres perishing in outer walls quite badly.

n/s/r tyre perishing in tread areas above outer wall.

some damage to swept areas of windscreen.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 72,457 miles

all coil springs corroded

all suspention rubbers age cracking

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 71,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine under tray ties on n/s require relocating away from front to rear brake pipes.

Fail 6 Aug 2008 71,556 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine under tray ties on n/s require relocating away from front to rear brake pipes.

items within swept areas of windscreen are becomning excessive.

n/s/f window screen removed for unobstructed view to left especially at junctions.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 70,295 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust front pipe corroded

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover weakening

Fail 2 Aug 2007 70,279 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover weakening

Pass 6 Apr 2006 66,537 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 66,527 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 66,517 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P912 LKN is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P912 LKN, 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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P912 LKN is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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