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P185 OJW

1997 Alfa Romeo 155

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

145,983 mi
Last recorded145,983 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2006
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15590,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 OJW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2006 145,983 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s front headlamp lense cracked

Fail 24 Mar 2006 145,971 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)

o/s/f head lamp glass cracked

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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P185 OJW is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 P185 OJW, 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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P185 OJW is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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