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L198 ONO

1994 Alfa Romeo 155

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,372 mi
Last recorded169,372 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo 155104,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL198 ONO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 169,372 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 168,955 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2016 168,617 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 168,261 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 162,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2012 155,897 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 146,409 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 139,756 miles

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

advance signs of corrosion showing on floor pan

front number plate faided

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 20 Jan 2010 139,733 miles

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

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

advance signs of corrosion showing on floor pan

front number plate faided

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 20 Dec 2008 131,972 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 131,953 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 128,521 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 128,374 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 124,515 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 116,294 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 116,294 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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L198 ONO is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 155 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Alfa Romeo 155 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 104,882 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 L198 ONO, 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 32 years old, this Alfa Romeo 155 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L198 ONO is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 22 April 1994.

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