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S259 XOE

1998 Alfa Romeo 155

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,214 mi
Last recorded91,214 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 155119,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS259 XOE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2007 91,214 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 91,214 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 83,707 miles

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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S259 XOE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S259 XOE, 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 S259 XOE registered?

S259 XOE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S259 XOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S259 XOE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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