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A15 GVG

1999 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

145,441 mi
Last recorded145,441 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 15689,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 GVG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2010 145,441 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

airbag light on

cat baffles loose

oil leaks from engine

Pass 7 Oct 2009 140,065 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres slightly chaffing suspension arms

o/s/f inner wing corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Oct 2009 140,010 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres slightly chaffing suspension arms

o/s/f inner wing corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Oct 2008 133,325 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 133,325 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s inner sill corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Oct 2007 127,808 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 127,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak from engine

water leak engine area

Pass 6 Oct 2006 120,316 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 120,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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A15 GVG is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 89,690 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 156 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 GVG, 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 27 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A15 GVG is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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