MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,881 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
SLIGHT FREE PLAY ON N/S STEERING RACK
SLIGHT FREE PLAY ON N/S STEERING RACK
exhaust in poor condition/flexi
front brake discs worn pads worn low
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
front discs are warped
lower wishbone bushes are worn
some play in the n/s end of the steering rack † †brake discs are very slightly warped
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 155?
Based on 13,858 MOT tests across 2,442 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R851 VFP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 119,584 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 R851 VFP, 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 28 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 R851 VFP registered?
R851 VFP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R851 VFP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R851 VFP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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