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P805 UUG

1997 Alfa Romeo 155

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,424 mi
Last recorded107,424 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15590,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP805 UUG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2008 107,424 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 101,486 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged but not considered dangerous

Fail 13 Sep 2007 101,486 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged but not dangerous

Pass 23 Aug 2006 98,197 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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P805 UUG is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P805 UUG, 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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P805 UUG is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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