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P225 YCD

1997 Alfa Romeo 155

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,255 mi
Last recorded120,255 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15590,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 YCD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 120,255 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 118,438 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 118,232 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 118,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

vehicle has substantial underseal on the under body covering most components

Fail 28 Dec 2017 118,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and floor pan (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front floor pan weak but not considered excessive

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

vehicle has a substantial amount of surface rust on all components underbody

Pass 21 Dec 2013 115,382 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 113,998 miles

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)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 111,081 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 111,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear brake disc worn /rusted

Pass 16 Dec 2010 105,125 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 105,113 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2009 99,699 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 98,547 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 96,497 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 96,495 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 93,371 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 93,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 90,000 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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P225 YCD is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P225 YCD, 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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P225 YCD is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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