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P956 PRE

1996 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,389 mi
Last recorded89,389 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 14591,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP956 PRE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 89,389 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 89,389 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 83,275 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 May 2008 80,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 78,659 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 77,407 miles

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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P956 PRE is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P956 PRE, 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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P956 PRE is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 12 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P956 PRE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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