Alfa Romeo 145

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 240 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

73%

Total Tests

240

Model Years

1996 to 2000

Years Covered

About the Alfa Romeo 145

The Alfa Romeo 145 was MOT tested 240 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (1996 to 2000), with an average pass rate of 73%. That's 9 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1996) averages 73,689 miles, while the newest (2000) averages 87,316 miles.

Compared to the Alfa Romeo brand average of 80%, the 145 is 7 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Alfa Romeo models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1598cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£375

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£2,328

Per month£194/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2000 details

How reliable is the Alfa Romeo 145?

vs average of all models-9% (82% avg)

vs Alfa Romeo brand average-7% (80% avg)

Alfa Romeo 145 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2000	77%	48	87,316 mi
1999	71%	55	86,931 mi
1998	86%	43	93,248 mi
1997	70%	57	101,479 mi
1996	62%	37	73,689 mi

Questions about the Alfa Romeo 145

Is the Alfa Romeo 145 reliable?

Across its 5 model years in our data (1996 to 2000), the Alfa Romeo 145 averages a 73% MOT pass rate, from 240 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.