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L97 GCF

1993 Alfa Romeo 155

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

204,041 mi
Last recorded204,041 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo 155109,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL97 GCF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 204,041 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 203,812 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

underneath of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2025 203,808 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

underneath of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 203,073 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 203,073 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 202,468 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 202,464 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 202,173 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 24 May 2022 202,170 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 201,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 201,552 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 201,548 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 201,001 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 200,577 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 200,573 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 199,706 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 May 2017 199,701 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2016 199,070 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 199,061 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

1 off offside rear sidelight not working

Pass 22 May 2015 198,580 miles

1 off o/s/r sidelights not working

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 197,941 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 197,941 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 194,431 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 194,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 192,134 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 192,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

1 off o/s/r sidelight not working

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 188,985 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 188,982 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 185,460 miles

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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L97 GCF is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 L97 GCF, 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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L97 GCF is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 30 November 1993.

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