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R722 BBW

1997 Alfa Romeo 155

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,778 mi
Last recorded87,778 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15590,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 BBW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2010 87,778 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

body kit fitted to vehicle preventing full examination of both sides outer body sills

both sides front brake discs rusted on inner surfaces reducing braking area

both sides front headlamp glasses cracked

centre & rear silencer boxes outer casings deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2009 71,862 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

screen washer jet adjustment requirment

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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R722 BBW is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R722 BBW, 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 R722 BBW registered?

R722 BBW is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R722 BBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R722 BBW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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