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N183 YJH

1996 Alfa Romeo 155

Grey Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,176 mi
Last recorded140,176 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 155100,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN183 YJH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 140,176 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion in both front brake discs

corrosion in nearside rear brake pipe from hose

corrosion in offside rear brake pipes to & from hose

rear exhaust rubber in poor condition

slight deterioration in brake pipe to load sensing valve

Fail 19 Jun 2008 140,140 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion both front brake discs

corrosion in nearside rear brake pipe from hose

corrosion in offside rear brake pipes to & from hose

rear exhaust rubber poor condition

slight deterioration in brake pipe to load sensing valve

Fail 18 Jun 2007 137,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

coolant radiator very poor condition

fuel flap hinge broken

fuel pipe/s under bonnet in very poor condition, evidence of leak (no leak found at time of test)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 137,404 miles

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

coolant radiator very poor condition

fuel flap hinge broken

fuel pipe/s under bonnet in very poor condition, evidence of leak (no leak found at time of test)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 131,890 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 19 Jun 2006 131,890 miles

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

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 20 Jun 2005 125,264 miles

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

parking brake efficiency very poor.16%

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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N183 YJH is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 in Grey with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N183 YJH, 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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N183 YJH is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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