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M491 MRU

1995 Alfa Romeo 155

Black Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,662 mi
Last recorded108,662 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 1995 Alfa Romeo 155108,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM491 MRU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 108,662 miles

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis bumper (6.1.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 107,606 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

all four wheel arches cut and modified

both front inner wings corroded

both outer sills damaged

exhaust system deteriorated

rear seats and seatbelts removed

Fail 10 Mar 2014 107,561 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both outer sills damaged front and rear

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

no rear seatbelts fitted

no rear seats fitted

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2008 106,188 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 106,185 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 106,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

low fuel light on

rear number plate starting to discolour/seperate at time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2007 101,645 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 101,642 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

bonnet does not stay up (gas struts weak)

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 10 Dec 2005 97,420 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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M491 MRU is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 155 in Black with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M491 MRU, 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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M491 MRU is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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