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M865 GPG

1994 Alfa Romeo 155

Black Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,999 mi
Last recorded178,999 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo 155104,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM865 GPG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2008 178,999 miles

general vehicle corrosion starting

n/s/f brake hose starting to perish

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f outer door handle sticking

play in steering rack

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

windscreen scratched

Fail 15 Dec 2008 178,999 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

general vehicle corrosion starting

n/s/f brake hose starting to perish

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f outer door handle sticking

play in steering rack

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

windscreen scratched

Pass 16 Nov 2007 167,274 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

engine oil low & oil light on

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside front tyre pressure low

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in both steering rack track rod inner ball joints

slight seepage from offside of steering rack

split on inner side wall of nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Nov 2007 167,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

engine oil low & oil light on

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside front tyre pressure low

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in both steering rack track rod inner ball joints

slight seepage from offside of steering rack

split on inner side wall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2006 157,004 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 157,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil low & oil light on

front indicators loose

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside track rod end boot split

play in nearside of steering rack

scraches in screen

slight play in offside wishbone inner rear bush

suspect air leak around back of engine

Pass 13 Dec 2005 145,199 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 145,199 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

13% front brake imbalance

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

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

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

fuel hoses perished, oil light on, slight play in n/s/r radias arm, play in o/s/f lower ball joint, o/s/f brake hose perished, n/s/f tyre worn on edges,

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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M865 GPG is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 155 in Black with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M865 GPG, 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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M865 GPG is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 4 August 1994.

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