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N285 PFG

1996 Alfa Romeo 155

Black Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,655 mi
Last recorded141,655 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 155100,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN285 PFG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 141,655 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 138,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2008 137,130 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 135,526 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 135,525 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 123,285 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 123,275 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2006 122,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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N285 PFG is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 in Black with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N285 PFG, 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 N285 PFG registered?

N285 PFG is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 8 July 1996.

Is N285 PFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N285 PFG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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