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P292 VUA

1997 Alfa Romeo 155

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

87,182 mi
Last recorded87,182 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15590,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP292 VUA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 87,182 miles

Suspension components corroded

Underside very corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2025 87,162 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively damaged ABS WIRE BRACKET (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively damaged ABS WIRE BRACKET (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE VERY RUSTY & COVERED IN UNDERSILL

Pass 11 Oct 2023 86,058 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 86,041 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.600 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 84,395 miles

FRONT TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKED

UNDERBODY SUSPENSION CORRODED

Pass 3 Sep 2021 81,988 miles

Corrosion surface under body and suspension

Fail 11 Aug 2021 81,976 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corroded surface under body and suspension

Pass 12 Aug 2020 80,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake discs surface corroded

Rust surface under body

Pass 1 May 2019 78,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner slightly on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2019 78,987 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Under the abs pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner slightly on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 76,948 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 75,537 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 75,405 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking around filter area (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 74,270 miles

rear park & service brake efficiency just achieved

Pass 24 Apr 2015 73,654 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 73,651 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 68,701 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 68,701 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,163 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 61,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 60,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2010 59,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front discs pitted and worn

Fail 14 Dec 2009 57,520 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

engine undershield insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2009 57,520 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

engine undershield insecure

Pass 2 Jan 2009 55,095 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 55,094 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 51,654 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 51,654 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 48,407 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 43,794 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 43,794 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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P292 VUA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 P292 VUA, 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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P292 VUA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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