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A2 YYR

1999 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,873 mi
Last recorded198,873 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 15689,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 YYR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 198,873 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 197,665 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

damage to n/s/f

exhaust clamp broken on rear

o/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

Pass 11 Feb 2008 186,949 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 186,948 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

F Tyres Dangures

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear tyres v close to its limit[ Exhust correded]

Front bumper insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2006 177,258 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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A2 YYR is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A2 YYR, 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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What year was A2 YYR registered?

A2 YYR is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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