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K240 UPL

1992 Alfa Romeo 155

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

202,074 mi
Last recorded202,074 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo 155107,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK240 UPL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 202,074 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 202,074 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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 195,765 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 190,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front wiper blades smeary

Fail 28 Mar 2014 190,757 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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 position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front wiper blades smeary

Pass 19 Mar 2013 184,533 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 174,834 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 168,336 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 161,079 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 161,054 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 157,373 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 14,950 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 144,794 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 140,916 miles

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

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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K240 UPL is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 107,951 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 K240 UPL, 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 34 years old, this Alfa Romeo 155 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K240 UPL is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 18 September 1992.

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