CarVerify

Free Car Check

L816 RWC

1993 Alfa Romeo 155

Red Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

160,419 mi
Last recorded160,419 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo 155109,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL816 RWC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 160,419 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 160,418 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 153,065 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 153,016 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 143,107 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear + nearside rear seat belts not checked due to having child seats fitted

Fail 4 May 2010 143,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear + nearside rear seat belts not checked due to having child seats fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2009 131,853 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 119,450 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 118,422 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 106,821 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 106,433 miles

offside front uneven wear on 2mm

Fail 1 Mar 2006 106,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake out of balance 20 %

offside front uneven wear on 2mm

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

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
Full Alfa Romeo 155 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L816 RWC is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 109,858 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 L816 RWC, 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 33 years old, this Alfa Romeo 155 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L816 RWC?

You can check the full history of L816 RWC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L816 RWC registered?

L816 RWC is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L816 RWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L816 RWC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L816 RWC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L816 RWC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.