1997 Alfa Romeo 145 2.0L Petrol · R505 AEV
1997 Alfa Romeo 145 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 86,050 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 145
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R505 AEV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2024
- 86,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R505 AEV 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 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 (R505 AEV) between June 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords viewed from rear (5.2.3 ”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
R505 AEV Mileage History
- 10/06/202279,653 mi
- 14/06/202279,661 mi+8 mi
- 14/08/202380,554 mi+893 mi
- 20/09/202486,050 mi+5,496 mi
Average of roughly 2,804 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: 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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- 16V Twin Spark Timing Belt and Variator FailureSerious
The 16V modular Twin Spark engines fitted from 1997 use a rubber timing belt and plastic-bodied tensioner pulley. Belt degradation or tensioner seizure causes the belt to jump teeth or snap, resulting in catastrophic valve-to-piston impact and bent valvetrain components. In addition, the hydraulic cam variator wears internally, generating a diesel-like rattle on startup. The UK specialist interval is strictly 36,000 miles or 3 years.
- 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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