1996 Alfa Romeo 145 2.0L Petrol · P69 GBD
1996 Alfa Romeo 145 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 106,617 miles. MOT expired on 26 Feb 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 145
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Feb 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,617 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P69 GBD Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2008
- 106,617 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P69 GBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 (P69 GBD) between August 2005 and February 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)”.
P69 GBD Mileage History
- 19/08/200582,827 mi
- 14/10/200693,337 mi+10,510 mi
- 14/10/200693,337 mi
- 11/02/2008106,026 mi+12,689 mi
- 27/02/2008106,617 mi+591 mi
- 27/02/2008106,617 mi
Average of roughly 9,426 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo 145 & 146
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Floorpan, Sill, and Inner Arch CorrosionSerious
The 145 and 146 were built prior to comprehensive modern zinc galvanising. Moisture trapped beneath factory underseal, behind plastic wheel arch liners, and within structural sill sections causes severe rusting. In the UK, road salt rots the floorpan seams, jacking points, and front bulkhead seams, resulting in structural MOT failures if neglected.
- Rear Trailing Arm Bearing WearModerate
The rear suspension on the 145 and 146 utilizes trailing arms pivoting on needle roller bearings housed in the rear crossmember. Road dirt and water wash past degraded grease seals, causing the needle bearings to seize, wear, and collapse. This results in severe negative rear wheel camber, rear tyre scrubbing on inner arch liners, and loose, unstable handling.
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