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L283 JMO

1994 Alfa Romeo 155

Black Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

175,969 mi
Last recorded175,969 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo 155104,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL283 JMO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 175,969 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 May 2010 175,969 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 18 May 2009 171,318 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 166,555 miles

outer sill covers

Fail 30 May 2008 166,555 miles

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

outer sill covers

Pass 23 May 2007 161,173 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 161,173 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 155,534 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 155,534 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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L283 JMO is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 155 in Black with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 L283 JMO, 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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What year was L283 JMO registered?

L283 JMO is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 31 May 1994.

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