Alfa Romeo 145 Cloverleaf (1996)
1996 Alfa Romeo 145 Cloverleaf
CarHunch analysed 157 real MOT records for the 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 Cloverleaf. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 Cloverleaf is a serious reliability gamble—just 50% of these cars pass their MOT first time, half the UK average of 80%, and petrol variants show a 0% pass rate in this cohort. The complete absence of dangerous defects is the only bright spot, suggesting that while failures are common, they're not safety-critical ones.
These cars are now 28 years old and averaging 73,443 miles, which is relatively low for their age and suggests lighter use by enthusiast owners rather than fleet abuse. The near-zero average failures and complete lack of advisories per vehicle is genuinely puzzling given the dismal pass rate—it points to a pattern where cars either sail through or fail decisively on specific recurring issues. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the exact failure modes hitting this model hardest, as the MOT data suggests systematic weak points rather than random degradation.
What to check before buying a 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 Cloverleaf
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 156 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 77.8% | 2 |
MOT History Averages
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