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P248 XHT

1997 Alfa Romeo 155

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,739 mi
Last recorded47,739 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15590,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 XHT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 May 2012 47,739 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2012 47,739 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 47,423 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 47,423 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2010 46,617 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 45,543 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 44,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 44,371 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 43,072 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 40,897 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 38,181 miles
Fail 9 May 2005 38,181 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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P248 XHT is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P248 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 P248 XHT registered?

P248 XHT is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P248 XHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P248 XHT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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