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J55 ORG

1995 Alfa Romeo 155

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

257,711 mi
Last recorded257,711 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Alfa Romeo 155108,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 257,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 256,860 miles
Fail 26 May 2014 251,476 miles

Exhaust noisy

FRont tyres worn on edges

Floor ,inner sills,chassis,inner wings and wheel arches corroded

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2014 251,476 miles

Exhaust noisy

FRont tyres worn on edges

Floor ,inner sills,chassis,inner wings and wheel arches corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2013 248,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Inner wings,floor,chassis,inner sills and sills corroded

Fail 8 May 2013 248,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Inner wings,floor,chassis,inner sills and sills corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 236,960 miles

Floor chassis and inner sills corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 220,428 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 220,428 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner wings,floor,sills,inner sills,chassis and wheel arches corroded

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 210,570 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 210,554 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear inner sidelight not working

REar wheel arches ,floor,chassis,inner sills and inner wings corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2008 203,012 miles

Floor chassis and inner sills corroded

Rear wheel arches corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 191,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 191,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Floor,chassis and inner sills corroded

Nearside rear outer sidelight not working

Rear wheel arches corroded

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 180,300 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 180,263 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear wheel arches floor and chassis corroded

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

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 ORG is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 155 in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ORG, 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 ORG is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 20 September 1995.

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