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K885 SLR

1993 Alfa Romeo 155

Grey Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

149,078 mi
Last recorded149,078 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo 155109,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK885 SLR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2011 149,078 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs rusty/pitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension dry/rusty

front tyres 215/40/16 rear tyres 225/45/16

Pass 17 Apr 2009 149,082 miles

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

front tyres 215 40 16 rears 225 45 16

lowering springs fitted suspension very low and drive shafts , bottom armsand rack ends all at large angles

Fail 17 Apr 2009 149,078 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

front tyres 215 40 16 rears 225 45 16

lowering springs fitted suspension very low and drive shafts , bottom armsand rack ends all at large angles

Fail 10 Oct 2008 149,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres 215 40 16 rear tyres 225 45 16

lowering springs fitted all round suspesion very low drive shafts and bottom arms all at large angles

Fail 18 Mar 2008 149,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 146,420 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 146,409 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs starting to corrode advise replacement

nearside front brake flexi cracked

slight brake imbalance

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 22 Feb 2006 145,545 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both sides inner rear sills starting to corrode

nearside front lower arm bush slight play

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 22 Feb 2006 145,545 miles

both sides inner rear sills starting to corrode

nearside front lower arm bush slight play

rear discs starting to corrode

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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K885 SLR is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 155 in Grey with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K885 SLR, 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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What year was K885 SLR registered?

K885 SLR is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 28 June 1993.

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