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P21 PBK

1997 Alfa Romeo 155

Purple Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,421 mi
Last recorded74,421 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15590,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 PBK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 74,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f inner floor slighly corroded /o/s/r n/s/r inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2009 69,222 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 56,301 miles

front+rear exhaust boxes outer covers corroded †rear brake discs faces rusty †r/n/s inner wheel rim damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2007 56,301 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front+rear exhaust boxes outer covers corroded †rear brake discs faces rusty †r/n/s inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2006 47,989 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 47,989 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses slightly perished

front brake pads getting low

nearside undertray cable tied up around brake pipes

offside side repeater lens missing

rear exhaust silencer very rusty

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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P21 PBK is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 in Purple with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 90,288 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 P21 PBK, 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 29 years old, this Alfa Romeo 155 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P21 PBK registered?

P21 PBK is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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