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J55 BTC

1995 Alfa Romeo 155

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,020 mi
Last recorded111,020 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 Alfa Romeo 155108,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 BTC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 111,020 miles

Central Front slight oil leak (gearbox area)

all underside of vehicle body heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Feb 2020 110,581 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 110,426 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 107,610 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 95,614 miles

Front brake discs slight corrosion

Nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear brake discs slight corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 95,614 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake discs slight corrosion

Nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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 slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2007 95,507 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 95,499 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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J55 BTC is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 155 in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Alfa Romeo 155 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 108,746 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 J55 BTC, 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 31 years old, this Alfa Romeo 155 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J55 BTC is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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