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R758 ADP

1998 Alfa Romeo 155

Blue Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,807 mi
Last recorded189,807 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 155119,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 ADP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 189,807 miles

both cv boots cracking

engine oil leak

front and rear discs poor

o/s/f tyre inner side wall damage

Pass 21 Jul 2014 181,020 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 177,399 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged but cords not showing

Fail 17 Jul 2013 177,399 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged but cords not showing

Pass 23 Jul 2012 169,152 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 159,074 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 159,061 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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 153,170 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 153,170 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 144,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 133,142 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 133,142 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 126,202 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 117,928 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 117,927 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R758 ADP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 in Blue with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 119,584 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R758 ADP, 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 28 years old, this Alfa Romeo 155 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R758 ADP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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