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P898 VOU

1997 Alfa Romeo 155

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,808 mi
Last recorded56,808 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15590,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 VOU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2023 56,808 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on nearside front parts of sill seams not excessive at present

Pass 7 Oct 2021 56,750 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 56,640 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 56,583 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 56,405 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 56,310 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 55,926 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 55,680 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 54,590 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 54,411 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,577 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 49,896 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 43,208 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 36,993 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,126 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 29,694 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 27,290 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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P898 VOU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P898 VOU, 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 P898 VOU registered?

P898 VOU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P898 VOU shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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