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S308 LWN

1998 Alfa Romeo 155

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,618 mi
Last recorded109,618 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 155119,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS308 LWN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2007 109,618 miles

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

o/s/f steering rack has slight play. †washers operated from bumper washers but does provides windscreen.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 109,618 miles

o/s/f steering rack has slight play. †washers operated from bumper washers but does provides windscreen.

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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S308 LWN is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S308 LWN, 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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What year was S308 LWN registered?

S308 LWN is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S308 LWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S308 LWN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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