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M23 MKO

1994 Alfa Romeo 155

Red Petrol 1773cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,996 mi
Last recorded117,996 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo 155104,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 MKO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,773cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 117,996 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 117,996 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 115,251 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 115,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 May 2009 105,685 miles

front brake pipes covered with underseal

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

wiper operation rough

Fail 1 May 2009 105,680 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake pipes covered with underseal

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

wiper operation rough

Fail 6 Apr 2009 105,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

nearside front brake pipe covered in underseal

offside front brake pipe covered in underseal

Pass 28 Mar 2008 102,721 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 102,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 98,171 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 98,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 94,395 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 94,395 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2005 90,538 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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M23 MKO is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 155 in Red with a 1,773cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Alfa Romeo 155 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 104,882 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 M23 MKO, 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 32 years old, this Alfa Romeo 155 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M23 MKO is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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