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N155 TRU

1996 Alfa Romeo 155

Red Petrol 1773cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,644 mi
Last recorded135,644 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 155100,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN155 TRU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,773cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2026 135,644 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits and lambda readings up/down (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down Don`t lock in position (2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Support loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 134,404 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 133,104 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 132,850 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 129,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 128,646 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 127,234 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 126,106 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 125,843 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 123,728 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 120,507 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 120,476 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 117,420 miles

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

n/s o/s front tyres have damage to outer side walls

Fail 6 Jul 2010 117,416 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

n/s o/s front tyres have damage to outer side walls

Pass 1 Jul 2009 112,868 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 112,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 109,189 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 109,181 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 106,016 miles

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

offside front tyre has small cuts arond the outer edge but are not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

offside rear tyre has small cuts around the outer edge but are not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 28 Jun 2006 103,327 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 103,327 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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N155 TRU is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 in Red with a 1,773cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N155 TRU, 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 N155 TRU registered?

N155 TRU is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 28 May 1996.

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