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R255 AUA

1997 Alfa Romeo 155

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

9,564 mi
Last recorded9,564 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15590,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 AUA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 9,564 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 9,547 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 9,454 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 9,409 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 9,409 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 9,253 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 9,154 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 8,996 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 8,818 miles

chip in centre of windscreen been repaired

Pass 9 Sep 2006 8,701 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 8,250 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R255 AUA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R255 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 R255 AUA registered?

R255 AUA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R255 AUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 AUA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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