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P975 DRA

1996 Alfa Romeo 145

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

107,924 mi
Last recorded107,924 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 14591,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP975 DRA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 107,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

both front brake discs corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

under car metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2012 107,924 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

both front brake discs corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

under car metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 103,852 miles

Both front brake discs pitted and corroded

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 103,845 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Both front brake discs pitted and corroded

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 100,052 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 95,672 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s handbrake lever not returning fully

Pass 26 Aug 2009 95,672 miles

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

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

n/s handbrake lever not returning fully

Pass 26 Aug 2008 90,057 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 90,057 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 83,957 miles

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

o/s/r tyre approching limit

rear exhaust poor

rear wiper blade poor

weights on n/s/f wheel just touching caliper

Fail 8 Oct 2007 83,957 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s anti roll bar link rubber poor

o/s/r tyre approching limit

rear wiper blade poor

weights on n/s/f wheel just touching caliper

Pass 13 Oct 2006 72,853 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 72,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 64,345 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 64,343 miles

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

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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P975 DRA is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 P975 DRA, 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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P975 DRA is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 10 November 1996.

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