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M603 XDM

1994 Alfa Romeo 155

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

105,582 mi
Last recorded105,582 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo 155104,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM603 XDM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 105,582 miles

front wiper arms worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust section, rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear service brake efficiency low

front wipers jumpy/slow on intermittent

Pass 23 Oct 2019 104,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

after market cat fitted and slight blow from central rear exhaust box, only just met emission requirements

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2018 103,965 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 103,962 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))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 102,871 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 101,297 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 101,294 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)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 98,892 miles

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

o/s headlamp lens cracked

Fail 1 Oct 2015 98,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s headlamp lens cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2014 96,347 miles

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

n/s/f inner wing has corrosion blister.

sill covers fitted.

Fail 14 Oct 2014 96,345 miles

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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f inner wing has corrosion blister.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 93,937 miles

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)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 93,935 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 91,219 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear tyre treads low in centre of tread

Fail 11 Oct 2012 91,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear tyre treads low in centre of tread

Pass 14 Oct 2011 87,897 miles

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

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded to pass limit

rear footbrake efforts low

windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2011 87,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded to pass limit

rear footbrake efforts low

windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2010 84,633 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2009 79,970 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2009 79,919 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2008 75,226 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 75,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 70,030 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 69,927 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 18 Oct 2006 64,644 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 64,321 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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M603 XDM is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 155 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 M603 XDM, 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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M603 XDM is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 16 November 1994.

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