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Y57 RDM

2001 Alfa Romeo 155

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,143 mi
Last recorded97,143 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15573,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 RDM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model155
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2007 97,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 97,143 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 86,568 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 86,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 70,928 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 70,928 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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Y57 RDM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 155 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo 155 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 73,652 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 Y57 RDM, 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 25 years old, this Alfa Romeo 155 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y57 RDM registered?

Y57 RDM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 155, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y57 RDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y57 RDM shows 6 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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