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K576 VPB

1993 Alfa Romeo 155

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,537 mi
Last recorded157,537 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo 155109,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK576 VPB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 157,537 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 157,132 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 157,132 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 154,658 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 149,962 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 149,954 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working side repeater (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working side repeater (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 148,423 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 145,733 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 141,250 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 136,285 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 122,433 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 122,433 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 106,010 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 97,218 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 97,218 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 93,138 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 93,210 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 93,091 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front and rear tyres are cracking at tread.

Fail 12 Nov 2007 93,038 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front and rear tyres are cracking at tread.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 88,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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K576 VPB is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 K576 VPB, 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.

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K576 VPB is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 29 March 1993.

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