MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,430 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cills/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked (3.2 (a) (i))
rear service brake just met efficiency
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cills/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked (3.2 (a) (i))
rear service brake just met efficiency
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear (6.1.2 (a))
Front slight mark to windscreen
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front/ rear corrosion to brake diss
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s mirror damaged
n/s, o/s front tyre wearing in -out edge
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s mirror damaged
n/s, o/s front tyre wearing in -out edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 155?
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R271 FEU 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 63.6%.
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 R271 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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R271 FEU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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