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A17 OLK

1998 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,063 mi
Last recorded78,063 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 15692,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 OLK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 78,063 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 78,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 67,492 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 56,158 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 53,490 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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A17 OLK is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A17 OLK, 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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What year was A17 OLK registered?

A17 OLK is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is A17 OLK safe to buy?

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