MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,706 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
engine and gearbox leaking oil
n/s door mirror insecure
o/s/r shock absorber damp
rear brake pipes corroded
rear subframe bushes slightly perished
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
engine and gearbox leaking oil
n/s door mirror insecure
o/s/r shock absorber damp
rear brake pipes corroded
rear subframe bushes slightly perished
front suspension lower balljoint boots split
n/s door mirror insecure
n/s indicator repeater lens cracked
o/s/r shock absorber damp
rear brake discs slightly corroded
rear exhaust mounting rubbers splitting
unable to fully inspect n/s/r seatbelt as childseat fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front suspension lower balljoint boots split
n/s door mirror slightly insecure
o/s indicator repeater lens cracked
o/s/r shock absorber damp
rear brake discs slightly corroded
rear exhaust mounting rubber worn and splitting
n/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm) on inner edge
o/s/f tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm) on inner edge, and outer sidewall has deep cut
o/s/r indicator lens slightly damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P198 PLB is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P198 PLB, 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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P198 PLB is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 18 June 1997.
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