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P255 HEC

1997 Alfa Romeo 155

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,720 mi
Last recorded136,720 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15590,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 HEC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 136,720 miles

nearside door mirror missing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2012 136,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four brake discs corroded

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 22 Dec 2010 123,375 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight play in handbrake lever

steel brake pipes rusty

underbody rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2010 123,375 miles

slight play in handbrake lever

steel brake pipes rusty

underbody rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2010 115,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear and offside front bumpstops deteriorated.

Fail 14 Dec 2009 115,303 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear bumpstops and offside front deteriorated.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 108,697 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 102,689 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 94,666 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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P255 HEC is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P255 HEC, 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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P255 HEC is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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