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Y138 UOX

2000 Alfa Romeo 155

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,326 mi
Last recorded107,326 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15583,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 UOX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 107,326 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 107,314 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 98,182 miles

MIL illuminated

offside front door mirror glas damaged

rear exhaust section deterioating

Fail 3 Feb 2012 97,619 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2011 83,531 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside handbrake cable insecure

Fail 18 Feb 2011 83,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside handbrake cable insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2010 74,229 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 63,450 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 63,450 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 52,812 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 40,180 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,191 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 32,189 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y138 UOX is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 155 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Alfa Romeo 155 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 83,497 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 Y138 UOX, 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 26 years old, this Alfa Romeo 155 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y138 UOX is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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