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R34 BFB

1997 Alfa Romeo 155

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,310 mi
Last recorded64,310 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15590,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 BFB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2010 64,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Nov 2010 64,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jun 2009 61,716 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 59,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

non manufacturers exhaust rear box fitted,slightly noisey

Pass 5 Jul 2007 55,287 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 48,529 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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R34 BFB is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R34 BFB, 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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R34 BFB is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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