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M121 ALB

1994 Alfa Romeo 155

Black Petrol 1773cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

207,252 mi
Last recorded207,252 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo 155104,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 ALB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,773cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 207,252 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 207,252 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 204,368 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 202,340 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

floor near sill has slight corrosion

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 200,887 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 196,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 189,857 miles

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2013 189,857 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2012 187,045 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 187,044 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

n/s and o/s rear exaust rubers split

Fail 1 Mar 2011 180,468 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 180,468 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 171,736 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 171,708 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 164,602 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 164,602 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 156,634 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 153,135 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 153,003 miles

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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M121 ALB is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 155 in Black with a 1,773cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M121 ALB, 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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M121 ALB is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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