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L833 VLD

1993 Alfa Romeo 155

Silver Petrol 1773cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,861 mi
Last recorded75,861 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo 155109,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL833 VLD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,773cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 75,861 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 74,261 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 74,257 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.71 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 69,676 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 66,622 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 66,273 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 66,273 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down Tilt mechanism loose (2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 66,239 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 66,099 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 66,099 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 63,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside wearing unevenly on inner edeges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 63,437 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 63,423 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 58,127 miles

ADVISE n/s/f lower ball joint boot split

ADVISE parking brake efficiency only just passed

Fail 27 Jul 2006 58,126 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

ADVISE n/s/f lower ball joint boot split

ADVISE radiator insecure

ADVISE reverse lights stuck on

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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L833 VLD is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 in Silver with a 1,773cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L833 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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What year was L833 VLD registered?

L833 VLD is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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The MOT history for L833 VLD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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