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L339 VLY

1994 Alfa Romeo 155

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,215 mi
Last recorded98,215 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo 155104,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL339 VLY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 98,215 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 98,027 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 1 May 2008 94,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate delaminating

nearside rear door handle inop

obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2008 94,731 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate delaminating

nearside rear door handle inop

obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2007 90,771 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 90,771 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 87,277 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 87,275 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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L339 VLY is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 155 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L339 VLY, 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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L339 VLY is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 28 February 1994.

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