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N221 THO

1997 Alfa Romeo 155

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,492 mi
Last recorded124,492 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15590,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN221 THO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2006 124,492 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

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

damage o/s/r

o/s washer out of line

oil presher low !

Fail 17 Oct 2006 124,300 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

damage and water ingress to nearside rear lamp unit

offside windscreen washer jet misalighned

Pass 31 Oct 2005 115,676 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 115,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

advise c.v boots nealy split advise wind screen scord/chiped advise corrosion to rear brake pipes

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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N221 THO is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 90,288 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 N221 THO, 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 29 years old, this Alfa Romeo 155 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N221 THO is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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