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R881 CHT

1997 Alfa Romeo 155

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,580 mi
Last recorded137,580 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15590,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 CHT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2009 137,580 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 129,673 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 129,673 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 126,552 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 126,538 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 117,981 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 117,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 109,480 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 109,480 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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R881 CHT is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 in Blue with a 1,747cc 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 R881 CHT, 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 R881 CHT registered?

R881 CHT is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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