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P28 UTC

1997 Alfa Romeo 155

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,929 mi
Last recorded85,929 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15590,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 UTC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 85,929 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 85,919 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 71,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

the vehicle is just within the emissions test limits

Pass 2 Jun 2011 71,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

the vehicle is just within the emissions test limits

Pass 24 May 2010 65,088 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 65,076 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 59,031 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 54,457 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 54,426 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 48,676 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 42,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 42,442 miles

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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P28 UTC is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P28 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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P28 UTC is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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