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B10 ARB

1996 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,859 mi
Last recorded49,859 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 14591,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 ARB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 49,859 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 49,483 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 49,483 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 49,472 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 49,320 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 49,305 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 49,196 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 48,821 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 48,179 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 47,313 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

surface corrosion through out underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Apr 2014 47,313 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

surface corrosion through out underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,654 miles

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

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

all underside of slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2012 46,011 miles

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,235 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 44,743 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,853 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 42,778 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,082 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 37,944 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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B10 ARB is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B10 ARB, 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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B10 ARB is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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