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N321 LJO

1996 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,343 mi
Last recorded96,343 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 14591,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN321 LJO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 96,343 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 96,343 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 89,955 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 89,955 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 84,123 miles

both front tyres wearing low

slight wear in steering rack knuckles

Pass 7 Jun 2007 83,756 miles

Both front wheel rims slightly distorted.

Both rear inner and outer sills beginning to corrode.

Fail 5 Jun 2007 83,756 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Both front wheel rims slightly distorted.

Both rear inner and outer sills beginning to corrode.

Nearside rear bump stop broken.

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 82,332 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 82,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

high handbrake travel

nearside rear bump stop insecure from housing

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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N321 LJO is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N321 LJO, 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 N321 LJO registered?

N321 LJO is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 12 March 1996.

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