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P126 JWL

1997 Alfa Romeo 155

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,246 mi
Last recorded110,246 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15590,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 JWL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2017 110,246 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer box burst. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front sill area. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner wheel arch at subframe area. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded corroded. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg at strut area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box burst. (7.1.2)

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

Central exhaust bracket supported by cable ties on rubber mount.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear on edge of tyre. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened slightly pitted. (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear front of inner arch soft.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear on edge of tyre. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted and brake kicking in rollers. (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 103,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear sections (7.1.2)

Offside front chassis leg corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack gaiters deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

power steering pipes damp

Fail 2 Sep 2016 103,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement lying on exhaust (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arches (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan below drivers seat very badly holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure and floor badly corroded (6.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 main front to rears full lenght (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded thru wing (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front wheel tracking out

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed thru wing on plastic cover (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear of vehicle patched in many places

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and clamp missing (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 96,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 96,891 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 94,260 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 94,260 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 90,836 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 77,708 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 77,707 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 72,949 miles

NS AND OS FLOORPANS CORRODING,FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACINGS CORRODING,OSR TOP SPRING CUP CORRODING.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 70,385 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 66,970 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 64,082 miles

deteration to wiper blades

Fail 13 Jun 2008 64,082 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

deteration to wiper blades

Pass 15 Jun 2007 60,071 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 56,203 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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P126 JWL is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P126 JWL, 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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P126 JWL is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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