1996 Alfa Romeo 145 2.0L Petrol · P638 RUU
1996 Alfa Romeo 145 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 42,864 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 145
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,864 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P638 RUU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 42,864 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P638 RUU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 (P638 RUU) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
P638 RUU Mileage History
- 24/04/202340,813 mi
- 11/04/202441,349 mi+536 mi
- 04/04/202542,186 mi+837 mi
- 17/04/202642,864 mi+678 mi
Average of roughly 688 miles per year across 4 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: Good
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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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