MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,676 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake fluid reservoir starting to get low
center exhaust rubber perrished and starting to split
floor pans starting to corrode in places
front number plate cracked/damaged
o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge
o/s/r suspension rubber stop adrift
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steel brake pipes coated with underseal
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Slight play o/s/f wheel
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 155?
Based on 13,858 MOT tests across 2,442 vehicles.
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R234 AUA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R234 AUA, 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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R234 AUA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 29 August 1997.
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