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R886 CHT

1997 Alfa Romeo 155

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

74,909 mi
Last recorded74,909 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15590,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 CHT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2025 74,909 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sills not checked as plastick covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2025 74,345 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 74,341 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 72,589 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner tread areas.

both rear tyres wearing on inner tread areas.

Fail 6 Oct 2020 72,578 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner flitch excess holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner flitch excess holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner tread areas.

both rear tyres wearing on inner tread areas.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 61,231 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 52,617 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 52,605 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 46,697 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 45,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 5 Dec 2013 45,937 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 24 Oct 2012 43,750 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 43,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 41,879 miles

nearside front tyre age cracking

nearside rear tyre age cracking

offside rear tyre age cracking

Pass 18 May 2010 38,776 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 35,997 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both sills corroding

Fail 28 Jul 2008 35,997 miles

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)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both sills corroding

Fail 27 Jul 2007 33,263 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear numberplate slightly obscured/water damage

underbody surface corroded in places

Pass 27 Jul 2007 33,263 miles

rear numberplate slightly obscured/water damage

underbody surface corroded in places

Pass 12 Jul 2006 31,052 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pad wear indicator wires disconnected

rear suspension and parts of the underbody are corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2006 31,052 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake pad wear indicator wires disconnected

rear suspension and parts of the underbody are corroded

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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R886 CHT is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R886 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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R886 CHT is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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