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R711 AUA

1997 Alfa Romeo 155

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,823 mi
Last recorded100,823 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15590,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 AUA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 100,823 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 100,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 98,502 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

surface corossion all around underbody areas & inner arches,

Fail 13 Feb 2009 98,502 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

surface corossion all around underbody areas & inner arches,

Pass 29 Feb 2008 94,495 miles

parking brake only just meet mot requirements of 17%

service brake 66%

Fail 28 Feb 2008 94,491 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 83,358 miles

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

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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R711 AUA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R711 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 R711 AUA registered?

R711 AUA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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