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L828 VLD

1993 Alfa Romeo 155

Silver Petrol 1773cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

71,275 mi
Last recorded71,275 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo 155109,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL828 VLD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,773cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 71,275 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes have slight play

both front top suspension mounts slightly corroded

boyth number plates slightly deteriorated

corrosion under offside front wheel arch

dammage to both front chassis rails

fuel filter corroding

fuel tank straps corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to both inner door sills

Fail 30 Jul 2008 71,046 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

both number plates deteriorating

corrosion to both front top suspension mounts

corrosion to offside inner door sill

corrosion under offside front wheel arch

fuel filter corroding

fuel tank straps corroded

genral corrosion to underside of vehicle

near side front chassis damaged

off side rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2008 70,885 miles

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

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

both number plates deteriorating

corrosion to both front top suspension mounts

corrosion to offside inner door sill

corrosion under offside front wheel arch

fuel filter corroding

fuel tank straps corroded

genral corrosion to underside of vehicle

near side front chassis damaged

off side rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2007 64,673 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 64,658 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2006 70,656 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 70,656 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

park light switch not working

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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L828 VLD is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 in Silver with a 1,773cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L828 VLD, 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.

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L828 VLD is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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