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K615 KWV

1993 Alfa Romeo 155

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,286 mi
Last recorded135,286 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo 155109,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK615 KWV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 135,286 miles

all suspension springs are corroded

both handbrake cables need attention

both rear tyres are worn

corrosion on underside of vehicle

exhaust system secured with hose clips etc, corroded and leaking

fuel tank straps are corroded

lambda sensor wire is against the exhaust system

nearside front tyre is cracked on the inner wall

outer sills are covered

play in both front seats

rear brake pads are worn

scratches in windowscreen

slight play in steering column

upper bodywork is corroded

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

vehicle battery is loose in holder

Fail 11 Aug 2009 135,223 miles

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

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

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

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

all suspension springs are corroded

both handbrake cables need attention

both rear tyres are worn

corrosion on underside of vehicle

exhaust system secured with hose clips etc, corroded and leaking

fuel tank straps are corroded

lambda sensor wire is against the exhaust system

nearside front tyre is cracked on the inner wall

outer sills are covered

play in both front seats

rear brake pads are worn

scratches in windowscreen

slight play in steering column

upper bodywork is corroded

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

vehicle battery is loose in holder

Pass 12 Jun 2008 117,754 miles

both outer sills are covered

exhaust system needs remounting

front number plate is damaged

minor corrosion and damage to upper bodywork

minor damage to offside front seatbelt webbing

offside front ABS wiring body mounting is detached

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter is weeping grease

offside windowscreen wiper blade refill moves in blade

play in both front seats

slight play in steering column

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Jun 2008 117,754 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both door mirrors are loose

both outer sills are covered

exhaust system needs remounting

front number plate is damaged

minor corrosion and damage to upper bodywork

minor damage to nearside front wheel rims inner edge

minor damage to offside front seatbelt webbing

offside front ABS wiring body mounting is detached

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter is weeping grease

offside rear tyre valve has damage to the valve cap metal section

offside windowscreen wiper blade refill moves in blade

play in both front seats

slight play in steering column

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 19 May 2008 117,744 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

both door mirrors are loose

both outer sills are covered

exhaust system needs remounting

front number plate is damaged

minor damage and corrosion to upper bodywork

minor damage to nearside front wheel rims inner edge

minor damage to offside front seatbelt webbing

offside front ABS body mounting detached

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter is weeping grease

offside rear tyre valve has damage to the valve cap metal section

offside windowscreen wiper blade refill moves in blade

play in both front seats

slight play in steering column

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2007 93,571 miles

advise o/s front tyre worn low on inside shoulder

advise rear exhaust rubber showing signs of wear

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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K615 KWV is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K615 KWV, 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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K615 KWV is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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