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N101 MHY

1996 Alfa Romeo 155

Red Petrol 1773cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,658 mi
Last recorded90,658 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 155100,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 MHY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,773cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2008 90,658 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 87,877 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 87,875 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 84,962 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 84,962 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

o/s/rear disc scored

play detected at n/s/rear hub(poss worn radius arm bushes?)

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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N101 MHY is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 in Red with a 1,773cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 N101 MHY, 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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N101 MHY is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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