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P721 YRU

1997 Alfa Romeo 155

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

137,887 mi
Last recorded137,887 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15590,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP721 YRU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 137,887 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 130,983 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 126,742 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 124,055 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 124,052 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2010 122,065 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 116,468 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 110,061 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 100,949 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 91,889 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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P721 YRU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P721 YRU, 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 P721 YRU registered?

P721 YRU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P721 YRU safe to buy?

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