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210 POD

1998 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,467 mi
Last recorded26,467 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 15692,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration210 POD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 26,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion on underbody,inner wings,sills and suspension components

Pass 10 Jan 2022 23,677 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion on underbody sills and suspension components

Fail 10 Jan 2022 23,677 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion on underbody sills and suspension components

Pass 7 Dec 2020 21,899 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion on sills, underbody and suspension components

Fail 7 Dec 2020 21,899 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion on sills, underbody and suspension components

Pass 19 Jun 2019 19,945 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 17,708 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 15,574 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 13,409 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 11,603 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 9,515 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 7,545 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 7,545 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 5,945 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 4,340 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

discs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 4,340 miles

discs corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2007 4,318 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 156?

Based on 487,324 MOT tests across 48,356 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,689
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
48,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,148
position lamp(s) not working 31,156
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,869
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18,394
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 16,133
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210 POD is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 92,752 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 156 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 210 POD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 156 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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210 POD is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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