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M373 CLB

1995 Alfa Romeo 155

Blue Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests34 (17 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,286 mi
Last recorded159,286 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Alfa Romeo 155108,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM373 CLB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 17 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 159,286 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

nearside door mirroor

slight chip in windscreen

slight rust in areas on under side

Fail 3 May 2025 159,286 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

nearside door mirroor

slight chip in windscreen

slight rust in areas on under side

Pass 15 Jan 2024 159,203 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (battery power) (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 159,203 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (battery power) (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 159,202 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (mounting ) (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (sill inner to floor front (sill inner to floor front) (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (sill inner to floor) (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 159,201 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL JACKING POINTS (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 159,201 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL JACKING POINTS (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 159,201 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL JACKING P[OINTS CORRODED AND DEFORMED (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020
Pass 24 Apr 2019
Fail 18 Apr 2019

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018
Fail 4 May 2018

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017
Fail 13 Mar 2017

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes from bias valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 159,189 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 159,189 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 159,055 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 159,052 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 159,050 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 135,115 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 135,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 133,917 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 133,915 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 129,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 139,465 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 139,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 139,465 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 139,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 139,441 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 139,441 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 139,440 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Service 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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M373 CLB is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 155 in Blue with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Alfa Romeo 155 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 108,746 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 M373 CLB, 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 31 years old, this Alfa Romeo 155 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M373 CLB is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 6 February 1995.

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