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L955 JPY

1994 Alfa Romeo 155

Red Petrol 1773cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,893 mi
Last recorded130,893 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo 155104,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL955 JPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,773cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 130,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 130,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 128,540 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 125,806 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 122,775 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 122,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 121,162 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2011 121,161 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2011 121,036 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 118,788 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 118,522 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 115,871 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 112,168 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 111,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 101,236 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 97,789 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 97,789 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

General corrosion to vehicle

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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L955 JPY is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 155 in Red with a 1,773cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L955 JPY, 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 L955 JPY registered?

L955 JPY is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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