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P257 RVG

1997 Alfa Romeo 155

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,341 mi
Last recorded101,341 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15590,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 RVG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2007 101,341 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 90,315 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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P257 RVG is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P257 RVG, 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 P257 RVG registered?

P257 RVG is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P257 RVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P257 RVG shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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