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P181 UGE

1996 Alfa Romeo 155

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,192 mi
Last recorded136,192 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 155100,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 UGE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2007 136,192 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 136,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 131,219 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 130,303 miles

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

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

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

bonnet struts defective

fuel tank showing signs of having had a leak.

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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P181 UGE is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 100,816 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 P181 UGE, 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 30 years old, this Alfa Romeo 155 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P181 UGE is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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