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P943 JBA

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Purple Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,694 mi
Last recorded109,694 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 JBA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 109,694 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 109,694 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 95,187 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake pipe on offside rear corroding

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2006 95,187 miles

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

Oil leak

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

brake pipe on offside rear corroding

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2006 87,994 miles

low reading on o/s side rear foot brake

nearside/offside sill covers loose

Fail 24 Jan 2006 87,863 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine leaking oil.

offside rear tyre has screw in tread. †

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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P943 JBA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Purple with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P943 JBA, 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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P943 JBA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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