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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Alfa Romeo 155. Check any 155 by registration number below.

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82.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.3%

vs Alfa Romeo Avg

8

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Alfa Romeo 155 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Alfa Romeo 155 has an average MOT pass rate of 82.7%, which is 0.3 percentage points below the Alfa Romeo brand average of 82.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 155 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Alfa Romeo 155, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Alfa Romeo 155 performs at MOT across different model years.

1997

Based on 58 vehicles

84.5%Good
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

14.3%

1996

Based on 71 vehicles

73.2%Average
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

22.7%

1995

Based on 72 vehicles

91.7%Excellent
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1994

Based on 133 vehicles

81.2%Good
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

1993

Based on 113 vehicles

83.2%Good
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

1992

Based on 59 vehicles

83.1%Good
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

1991

Based on 51 vehicles

92.2%Excellent
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%

0

Based on 112 vehicles

72.3%Average
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Mileage at 5yr

105k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Offside

3.4%

Other Alfa Romeo Models

Compare MOT reliability across Alfa Romeo models.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 T 170

98.9% pass rate

Alfa Romeo Mito

74.2% pass rate

Alfa Romeo Brera

73.6% pass rate

Alfa Romeo 932

87.7% pass rate

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 Jtd 16v 150 Sportwagon

88.6% pass rate

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 Ts 105cv

92.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Alfa Romeo 155

Alfa Romeo 155 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Alfa Romeo 155 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Alfa Romeo 155?
The average MOT pass rate for the Alfa Romeo 155 is 82.7% compared to the Alfa Romeo average of 82.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Alfa Romeo 155?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Alfa Romeo 155 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 82.7%, the Alfa Romeo 155 is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Alfa Romeo 155?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Alfa Romeo 155?
Typical mileage for the Alfa Romeo 155: 105,021 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 155 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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