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N198 NHU

1996 Alfa Romeo 155

Purple Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,605 mi
Last recorded104,605 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 155100,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 NHU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2007 104,605 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 104,605 miles

Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 20 Jul 2006

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 86,978 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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N198 NHU is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 in Purple with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N198 NHU, 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 N198 NHU registered?

N198 NHU is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N198 NHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N198 NHU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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