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SP52 TXY

2002 Alfa Romeo 155

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

98,433 mi
Last recorded98,433 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15582,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 TXY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 May 2013 98,433 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 85,703 miles

minor exhaust leaks

Fail 9 Apr 2012

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

minor exhaust leaks

Pass 6 Apr 2011 74,664 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 74,663 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 69,374 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 69,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil just above the minimum

Parking brake may benefit from some attention

Rear pads getting low

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 59,787 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 59,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 51,967 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 51,957 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 40,276 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 40,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light on

Pass 29 Mar 2006 29,136 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 27,126 miles

n/s/r rear tie rod bushes slpit but no excessive movement

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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SP52 TXY is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 155 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo 155 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 82,337 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 SP52 TXY, 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 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo 155 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP52 TXY registered?

SP52 TXY is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is SP52 TXY safe to buy?

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