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P974 FJM

1997 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,413 mi
Last recorded72,413 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 14589,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 FJM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 72,413 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jan 2013 72,413 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2012 69,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 69,249 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 66,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front spring top mount slightly rough

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 66,459 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front spring top mount slightly rough

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 63,719 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 60,665 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 58,195 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 58,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 56,077 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2006 53,290 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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P974 FJM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P974 FJM, 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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P974 FJM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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