CarVerify

Free Car Check

K287 EEW

1993 Alfa Romeo 155

Red Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,962 mi
Last recorded112,962 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo 155109,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK287 EEW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 112,962 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

early deterriation nearside handbrake cable

nearside mirror loose

radiator poor condition

sill covers fitted at time of test restricting insoection

slight brake bind offside front wheel

Fail 1 May 2008 112,941 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

early deterriation nearside handbrake cable

nearside mirror loose

radiator poor condition

rear foot brake efforts could be improved on

sill covers fitted at time of test restricting insoection

slight brake bind offside front wheel

Pass 6 Nov 2006 112,010 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight perishing to both front outer cv boots

some corrosion to floors

some corrosion to the offside front inner wing

Pass 7 Nov 2005 110,546 miles

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

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

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

front anti roll bar bushes worn

offside front side light dim

oil leak offside front of engine

rear brake discs corroded to inner surfaces

wiper linkage worn

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
Full Alfa Romeo 155 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K287 EEW is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 109,858 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 K287 EEW, 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 33 years old, this Alfa Romeo 155 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K287 EEW?

You can check the full history of K287 EEW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K287 EEW registered?

K287 EEW is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 20 May 1993.

Is K287 EEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K287 EEW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K287 EEW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K287 EEW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.