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N162 MHU

1996 Alfa Romeo 155

Grey Petrol 1773cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,460 mi
Last recorded107,460 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 155100,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 MHU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,773cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2015 107,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer wheel arches (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at strut top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer wheel arches corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to rear valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs corroding

Pass 9 Dec 2014 106,096 miles

front brake discs corroding

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2013 104,592 miles

brake pipes at rear valve corroding

exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroding

offside front indicator cover missing

offside rear tyre edge wearing

rear exhaust mounting perishing

Fail 13 Dec 2013 104,592 miles

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 Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

brake pipes at rear valve corroding

exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroding

offside front indicator cover missing

offside rear tyre edge wearing

rear exhaust mounting perishing

Pass 19 Dec 2012 103,627 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroding

Brake pipes going to both rear caliper hoses corroded

Brake pipes going to rear load valve corroded & nearing fail limit

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting perished

Rear foot brake performance poor

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

offside front indicator lamp lens missing

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 5 Nov 2012 103,392 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

brake pipes going to both rear caliper hoses corroded

brake pipes going to rear brake valve corroded & near fail limit

offside & nearside rear wheel arches corroded & near fail limit

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

rear exhaust mounting perished

Pass 2 Dec 2011 102,440 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front indicator outer lens missing

offside rear tyre edge wearing 205/50r15 86v

Fail 22 Nov 2011 102,440 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front indicator outer lens missing

offside rear tyre edge wearing 205/50r15 86v

Pass 19 Nov 2010 100,749 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 100,612 miles

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 98,672 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 97,116 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 94,974 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 94,974 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 93,604 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 93,599 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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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N162 MHU is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 in Grey with a 1,773cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N162 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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N162 MHU is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 28 May 1996.

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