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P246 XHT

1997 Alfa Romeo 155

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,720 mi
Last recorded93,720 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15590,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 XHT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2009 93,720 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 93,711 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 May 2009 92,990 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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)

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 86,963 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 82,252 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 78,761 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P246 XHT is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P246 XHT, 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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What year was P246 XHT registered?

P246 XHT is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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