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P406 XEU

1997 Alfa Romeo 155

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,611 mi
Last recorded121,611 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15590,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 XEU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2009 121,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

offside rear floor corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2008 114,734 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 108,135 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 108,130 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 101,599 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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P406 XEU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P406 XEU, 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 P406 XEU registered?

P406 XEU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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