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R503 EEU

1997 Alfa Romeo 155

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

37,993 mi
Last recorded37,993 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15590,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 EEU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 37,993 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 37,993 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 97,082 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 97,078 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 95,508 miles

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

corrosion to fuel tank straps

strong advise corrosion to both front brake discs

Fail 4 Nov 2008 95,478 miles

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

corrosion to fuel tank straps

slight exhaust blow

strong advise corrosion to both front brake discs

strong advise corrosion to n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 5 Nov 2007 94,413 miles

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 2 Oct 2007 94,384 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 4 Oct 2006 87,171 miles

corrosion to front discs

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

handbrake outer cables split

rear pads low

slight bind to o/s/r brake

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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R503 EEU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R503 EEU, 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 R503 EEU registered?

R503 EEU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R503 EEU safe to buy?

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