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N258 PYP

1996 Alfa Romeo 155

Gold Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,447 mi
Last recorded40,447 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 155100,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN258 PYP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 40,447 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 34,938 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 34,906 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 34,882 miles

front brake disks are corroded

n/s front bumper has dropped slightly

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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N258 PYP is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 in Gold with a 2,492cc 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 N258 PYP, 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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N258 PYP is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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