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P26 UTC

1997 Alfa Romeo 155

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,342 mi
Last recorded104,342 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15590,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 UTC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 104,342 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 102,389 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 101,529 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 101,526 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2017 101,130 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 101,125 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 100,227 miles

rear seats not installed

Pass 24 Jun 2015 99,721 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 99,366 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 99,206 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 99,206 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 98,220 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing

rear seats removed

Pass 9 Feb 2011 95,973 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all discs worn

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 7 Feb 2011 95,973 miles

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all discs worn

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 1 May 2009 91,289 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 85,772 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 85,772 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 83,611 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 83,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Battery insecure

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 80,159 miles

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

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

battery insecure

engine oil low level

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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P26 UTC is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P26 UTC, 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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P26 UTC is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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