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M3 LSF

1996 Alfa Romeo 155

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

257,434 mi
Last recorded257,434 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 155100,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 LSF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 257,434 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 256,016 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 253,260 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 252,118 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 251,751 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 251,751 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 249,011 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 247,981 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 246,716 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 244,317 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 244,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2016 240,431 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 232,510 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

one of the osr side light not working

Pass 12 Apr 2014 223,928 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 223,837 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 213,704 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 201,828 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 201,828 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 193,262 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 182,885 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 182,883 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight crack on off front mirror

Fail 31 Oct 2009

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 17,393 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 165,018 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front inner cv boots split

Pass 6 Nov 2006 154,599 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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M3 LSF is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 100,816 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 M3 LSF, 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 30 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 M3 LSF registered?

M3 LSF is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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