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P330 WHY

1997 Alfa Romeo 155

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,426 mi
Last recorded175,426 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15590,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP330 WHY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2018 175,426 miles

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

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2015 166,014 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 160,535 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 160,535 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 153,870 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 144,257 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 133,520 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion offside and nearside floor pans

Pass 14 May 2010 123,798 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 123,798 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)

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 14 May 2009 112,079 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 112,079 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 May 2008 100,909 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 91,010 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 84,842 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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P330 WHY is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P330 WHY, 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 P330 WHY registered?

P330 WHY is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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