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A16 GPG

1999 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,905 mi
Last recorded75,905 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 15689,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 GPG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2009 75,905 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 75,905 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside rear suspension arm slight play

rear number play slight water damage

Pass 1 Feb 2008 67,212 miles

can not see pipes under covers or corrosion

exhaust rubber peristed front

Fail 26 Jan 2008 67,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

can not see pipes under covers or corrosion

exhaust rubber peristed front

tyre off side rear close to 1.6m

Pass 13 Jan 2007 55,151 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 55,115 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 44,012 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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A16 GPG is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A16 GPG, 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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A16 GPG is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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