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R267 FEU

1997 Alfa Romeo 155

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

100,504 mi
Last recorded100,504 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15590,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 FEU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 100,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front bumper lower mounting points corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front suspension low

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2025 100,248 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2024 99,719 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2023 99,174 miles

Rear suspension bump stops defective

Pass 26 Jan 2022 98,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2022 98,571 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeds to limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2021 97,826 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor to sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all suspension bump stops deteriorated

suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2021 97,826 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor to sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all suspension bump stops deteriorated

suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2020 97,102 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged toothed ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged toothed ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 96,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion of bodywork, floor and nearside sill sections

Fail 19 Jul 2018 96,330 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion of bodywork, floor and sill sections

Pass 5 Aug 2017 95,489 miles

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded behind sill plastic cover

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general corrosion of underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2016 94,214 miles

Front Bumper insecure lower mounting positions ()

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

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

general corrosion of underside of vehicle

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jul 2015 92,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

general corrosion of underside of vehicle

rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2014 91,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside and offside front floor sections corroded

rear suspension bump stops detached from mounting

suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2014 91,506 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside and offside front floor sections corroded

rear suspension bump stops detached from mounting

suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 87,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front bumper mountings corroded

general corrosion of bodywork and chassis

nearside rear bump stop detached

Pass 16 Aug 2012 84,845 miles

boot floor corroded

extensive corrosion of suspension components

front bumber corner mountings corroded

general corrosion of underside bodywork

rear suspension bump stops broken

Fail 16 Aug 2012 84,845 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

boot floor corroded

extensive corrosion of suspension components

front bumber corner mountings corroded

general corrosion of underside bodywork

rear suspension bump stops broken

Pass 11 Aug 2011 81,964 miles

general corrosion of chassis and body

Pass 19 Aug 2010 79,699 miles

general body corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2010 79,479 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs corroding

general body corrosion

reg. plates deteriorating

Pass 22 Jul 2009 77,257 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 73,030 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 72,990 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2007 69,835 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 66,538 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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R267 FEU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R267 FEU, 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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R267 FEU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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