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L986 UUY

1994 Alfa Romeo 155

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,322 mi
Last recorded71,322 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo 155104,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL986 UUY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 71,322 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 71,322 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 70,852 miles

coil springs are rusty

exhaust system in poor condtion

flexi hoses are perished

Fail 12 Mar 2008 70,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

coil springs are rusty

exhaust system in poor condtion

flexi hoses are perished

Pass 2 Mar 2007 62,382 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 62,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight distortion in rear tyres

Pass 17 Mar 2006 53,627 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 53,627 miles

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

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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L986 UUY is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 155 in Red with a 2,492cc 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 L986 UUY, 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 L986 UUY registered?

L986 UUY is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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