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N173 UCF

1996 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1712cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,358 mi
Last recorded104,358 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 14591,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 UCF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,712cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2006 104,358 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 104,358 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 98,515 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 98,515 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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N173 UCF is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,712cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N173 UCF, 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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What year was N173 UCF registered?

N173 UCF is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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