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P168 ARY

1996 Alfa Romeo 155

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,183 mi
Last recorded161,183 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo 155100,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 ARY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 161,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

cover over outer sills

Fail 3 Jul 2008 161,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

cover over outer sills

Fail 18 Jun 2008 161,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear n/o plates discolouring

front brake discs worn

front tyres showing wear

n/s and o/s floor sections starting to show corrosion

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2007 152,146 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2005 141,184 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 141,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P168 ARY is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P168 ARY, 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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P168 ARY is a 1996 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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