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N161 MHU

1996 Alfa Romeo 155

Red Petrol 1773cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

109,158 mi
Last recorded109,158 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 155100,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 MHU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,773cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2008 109,158 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 106,536 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 106,479 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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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N161 MHU is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 in Red with a 1,773cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N161 MHU, 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 N161 MHU registered?

N161 MHU is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 28 May 1996.

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