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L55 DTM

1994 Alfa Romeo 155

Red Petrol 1773cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,730 mi
Last recorded123,730 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo 155104,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 DTM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,773cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 123,730 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 123,729 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits no reading (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low near side (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam off side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working off side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate missing front (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel near side rear low reading (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2013 121,346 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 121,195 miles

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

front discs heavily pitted

rear discs pitted

Fail 27 Jun 2011 121,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front discs heavily pitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 5 Mar 2010 116,662 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

drivers wing mirror lose on mount

plastic sill covers fitted

wipers taping bonnet on return to rest point

Pass 16 Mar 2009 107,385 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 107,374 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 107,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2008 103,165 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2008 103,165 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 98,534 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 98,534 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 92,664 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2006 92,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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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L55 DTM is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 155 in Red with a 1,773cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L55 DTM, 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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L55 DTM is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 29 December 1994.

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