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L580 MFC

1994 Alfa Romeo 155

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

188,929 mi
Last recorded188,929 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo 155104,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL580 MFC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2009 188,929 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Bonnet struts are weak.

Engine is misfiring..

Front fog lights are damaged and n/s not working.

Handbrake is not fully returning on rear calipers..

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Outer sill covers are damaged and loose.

P.A.S V belt is skiding on full lock.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Tyres are diffirent size front to rear..

n/s wiper is parked high..

Fail 30 Jul 2008 172,350 miles

Damage on n/s outer sill.

Floor panels behind outer sills are going rusty.

N/s front wiper blade is npt wiping all screen.

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

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

Number plates are fading.

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

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

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

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

Rear brake calipers handbrake levers are not fully returning.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 172,350 miles

Damage on n/s outer sill.

Floor panels behind outer sills are going rusty.

N/s front wiper blade is npt wiping all screen.

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

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

Number plates are fading.

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

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

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

Rear brake calipers handbrake levers are not fully returning.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 160,725 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 160,724 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2006 147,509 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 147,506 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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L580 MFC is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 155 in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L580 MFC, 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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L580 MFC is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 13 June 1994.

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