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K985 PKK

1992 Alfa Romeo 155

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

127,921 mi
Last recorded127,921 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo 155107,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK985 PKK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 127,921 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 7 Jan 2009 127,921 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 21 Apr 2008 125,030 miles

rear disc's slightly rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2007 120,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (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)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

only one bonnet catch working but secure

Fail 15 Jan 2007 120,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (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)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

one bonnet catch not working but secured by one catch

Fail 27 Nov 2006 120,199 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 120,192 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

discs corroded

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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K985 PKK is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 107,951 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 K985 PKK, 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 34 years old, this Alfa Romeo 155 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K985 PKK is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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