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R242 AUA

1997 Alfa Romeo 155

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,669 mi
Last recorded57,669 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2006
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15590,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 AUA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2006 57,669 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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R242 AUA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 R242 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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What year was R242 AUA registered?

R242 AUA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R242 AUA safe to buy?

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