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M516 FDF

1994 Alfa Romeo 155

Black Petrol 1773cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,434 mi
Last recorded109,434 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo 155104,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM516 FDF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,773cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 109,434 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 108,617 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight fuel smell near filter[ no leak detected]

Pass 12 Oct 2013 105,514 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 102,746 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 102,746 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 100,510 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 100,507 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 98,205 miles

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

o/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 24 Sep 2010 98,205 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

o/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 3 Oct 2009 93,526 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 91,108 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 91,078 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 88,464 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 87,591 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 87,588 miles

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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M516 FDF is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 155 in Black with a 1,773cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M516 FDF, 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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M516 FDF is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 19 December 1994.

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