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P34 UTC

1997 Alfa Romeo 155

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,309 mi
Last recorded113,309 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15590,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP34 UTC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 113,309 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 113,309 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 111,050 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber split

gearbox stabiliser bush deterioated

handbrake mounting under car has a bolt missing

nearside front brake pipe union rounded off and corroded

rear exhaust body mount is split and corroded but not insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2012 110,048 miles

Centre Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

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

brake pad warning wires loose on nearside and offside front

centre exhaust rubber split

exhaust manifold heat sheild loose

gearbox stabiliser bush deterioated

handbrake mounting under car has a bolt missing

nearside and offside front jacking points deformed and corroded

nearside front brake pipe union rounded off and corroded

rear exhaust body mount is split and corroded but not insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2011 136,114 miles

all discs worn

Fail 22 Feb 2011 136,114 miles

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

all discs worn

Pass 15 Jun 2010 134,564 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 132,450 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 132,443 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 125,606 miles

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

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 May 2007 114,677 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 114,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

Pass 17 May 2006 99,739 miles

front tyres 2mm on edges

manifold heat sheild missing

both h/brake cable boots split

n/s/f flexi hose starting to perish

radiator corroded

slight rust on discs

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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P34 UTC is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P34 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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P34 UTC is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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