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N277 HPW

1996 Alfa Romeo 155

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,730 mi
Last recorded171,730 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 155100,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN277 HPW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2016 171,730 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 169,944 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 163,180 miles

inner wing at bottom of susp turret heavily corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 153,396 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 141,878 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 131,454 miles

both front discs heavily corroded

both rear discs heavily corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2010 131,446 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front discs heavily corroded

both rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 8 May 2009 126,513 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 122,860 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread and cut on inner side wall

Fail 21 May 2008 122,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre low on tread and cut on inner side wall

Pass 2 Feb 2007 116,452 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 116,444 miles

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

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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N277 HPW is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N277 HPW, 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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N277 HPW is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 29 January 1996.

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