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K344 SCW

1993 Alfa Romeo 155

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,708 mi
Last recorded140,708 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo 155109,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK344 SCW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2013 140,708 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 140,447 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 140,447 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 138,743 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 138,001 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 138,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 134,044 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 134,044 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2008 131,839 miles
Pass 17 May 2007
Fail 16 May 2007 128,653 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2006 126,695 miles

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

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

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

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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K344 SCW is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 K344 SCW, 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 K344 SCW?

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What year was K344 SCW registered?

K344 SCW is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 22 February 1993.

Is K344 SCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K344 SCW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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