CarVerify

Free Car Check

N28 SRU

1996 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,976 mi
Last recorded146,976 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 14591,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 SRU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 146,976 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake disc poor condition

both rear brake disc poor condition

both rear tyres worn low on tread

both side outer sill has plastic cover

both side rear floor section has local corrosion

exhaust system poor condition

off side front wing damaged

off side head lamp lens poor condition

rear exhaust mount poor condition

the welding repair was coated with under-seal when inspected for re re-retest

Fail 29 Apr 2010 146,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake disc poor condition

both front tyres worn low inner edge

both rear brake disc poor condition

both side outer sill has plastic cover

both side rear floor section has local corrosion

exhaust system poor condition

off side front wing damaged

off side head lamp lens poor condition

rear exhaust mount poor condition

Pass 14 May 2009 135,172 miles

both front brake disc poor condition

both side outer sill has cosmatic plastic covers

both side rear brake disc poor condition

both side rear wheels slightly damaged

mettle brake pipe at rear to off side has surface corrosion

near side mirror poor condition

Pass 12 May 2008 121,374 miles

both front brake disc poor condition

both rear brake disc poor condition

both side outer sill has cosmatic covers

mettle brake pipe to off side rear flexible has surface corrosion

mettle brake pipe to rear has surface corrosion

near side mirror poor condition

Fail 12 May 2008 121,371 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front brake disc poor condition

both rear brake disc poor condition

both side outer sill has cosmatic covers

front brake pads worn low

mettle brake pipe to off side rear flexible has surface corrosion

mettle brake pipe to rear has surface corrosion

near side mirror poor condition

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 18 May 2007 107,210 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake disc and brake pads worn low

both rear brake disc poor condition

both rear coil spring has corrosion

both side outer sills has cosmatic plastic covers

both side rear floor section has has local corrosion

exhaust system has corrosion at rear

mettle brake pipe at off side rear has surface corrosion

Pass 3 May 2006 92,395 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake disc poor condition

both outer sill has plastic covers fitted

front brake pads worn low

mettle brake pipe at rear has surface corrosion

off side front wing damaged

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
Full Alfa Romeo 145 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N28 SRU is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N28 SRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N28 SRU?

You can check the full history of N28 SRU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N28 SRU registered?

N28 SRU is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N28 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N28 SRU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N28 SRU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N28 SRU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.