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
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 42,864 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
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.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 (P638 RUU) between January 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
P638 RUU Mileage History
- 16/01/200623,087 mi
- 19/01/200623,087 mi
- 19/01/200725,054 mi+1,967 mi
- 19/01/200725,054 mi
- 17/01/200826,925 mi+1,871 mi
- 20/01/200928,855 mi+1,930 mi
- 21/12/200930,433 mi+1,578 mi
- 22/12/200930,433 mi
- 20/01/201132,568 mi+2,135 mi
- 20/01/201132,568 mi
- 16/01/201234,881 mi+2,313 mi
- 16/01/201234,881 mi
- 30/01/201337,099 mi+2,218 mi
- 30/01/201337,099 mi
- 28/01/201438,745 mi+1,646 mi
- 11/02/201438,835 mi+90 mi
- 24/04/202340,813 mi+1,978 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 977 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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