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V585 EFG

1999 Alfa Romeo 155

Silver Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,136 mi
Last recorded77,136 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 15578,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV585 EFG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 77,136 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2014 73,672 miles

rear both sides tyres wearing form inner edge not ply or cord

Fail 6 May 2014 73,686 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear both sides tyres wearing form inner edge not ply or cord

Pass 24 May 2013
Pass 1 Jun 2012 67,748 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 67,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 63,958 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 59,871 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 51,802 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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V585 EFG is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 155 in Silver with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Alfa Romeo 155 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 78,724 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 V585 EFG, 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 27 years old, this Alfa Romeo 155 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V585 EFG registered?

V585 EFG is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 9 December 1999.

Is V585 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V585 EFG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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