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X116 SSW

2000 Alfa Romeo 155

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,449 mi
Last recorded109,449 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15583,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX116 SSW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 109,449 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 109,449 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 May 2011 82,422 miles

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

Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Fail 18 May 2011 82,422 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Fail 21 Apr 2011 82,407 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front wiper blades worn

Front brake discs pitted

Gearbox oil leak

N/S/R brake disc badly pitted

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/R tyre deep cut to tread perished and slightly out of shape

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 79,180 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 76,836 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 73,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 73,632 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 70,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 70,422 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 66,884 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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X116 SSW is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 155 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Alfa Romeo 155 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 83,497 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 X116 SSW, 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 26 years old, this Alfa Romeo 155 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X116 SSW is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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