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K5 VVR

1997 Alfa Romeo 155

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

165,628 mi
Last recorded165,628 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15590,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 VVR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 165,628 miles

both front coiul springs corroded

both front floors corroded

both front inner wings corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in both front bearings

suspension componants corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2014 165,599 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 150,385 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 150,364 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 141,119 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 129,848 miles

offside front floor rusty

offside rear tyre cracking in sidewall

Fail 11 Dec 2009 129,848 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front floor rusty

offside rear tyre cracking in sidewall

Pass 19 Dec 2008 122,209 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 122,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 121,820 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 121,816 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 155?

Based on 13,858 MOT tests across 2,442 vehicles.

61.5%
Pass Rate
3,940
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,442
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,649
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,208
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 876
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 802
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 729
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K5 VVR is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 90,288 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 155 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K5 VVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 155 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Alfa Romeo 155 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K5 VVR is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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