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L55 ORG

1996 Alfa Romeo 155

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,497 mi
Last recorded159,497 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 155100,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 ORG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 159,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Innner wings,floor,chassis,inner sills and subframes corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2019 159,081 miles

floor chassis and inner sills corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2018 156,904 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Inner wings,inner sills,floor and chassis corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2018 156,898 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Inner wings,inner sills,floor and chassis corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2017 154,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner sills,inner wings,floor and chassis corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2016 151,936 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 140,851 miles

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

Inner sills,floor chassis and inner wings corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 131,910 miles

Inner sills corroded

Inner wings corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 127,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs rusted

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 Mar 2013 127,575 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs rusted

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2012 127,560 miles

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

n/s/f mirror loose

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut/cracking

Fail 17 Jan 2012 127,556 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f mirror loose

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut/cracking

Pass 26 Nov 2010 122,306 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front to rear brake pipes and n/s/r inner pipe corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2010 122,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front to rear brake pipes and n/s/r inner pipe corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2008 117,476 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 117,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 114,258 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 114,253 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2006 108,826 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 108,701 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ORG is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 100,816 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 ORG, 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 30 years old, this Alfa Romeo 155 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L55 ORG is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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