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B10 KWS

1999 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,448 mi
Last recorded64,448 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 15689,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 KWS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 64,448 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,991 miles

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Fail 19 Sep 2012 62,991 miles

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

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 30 Sep 2011 60,636 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers & shields

Fail 17 Sep 2010 58,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers & shields

Pass 17 Sep 2010 58,037 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers & shields

Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolent level low

front number plate damaged

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

wiper blade(s) split

Fail 18 Sep 2009 54,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolent level low

front number plate damaged

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

wiper blade(s) split

Pass 19 May 2008 50,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front number plate broken

washer aim incorrect

Pass 30 Apr 2007 45,967 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 45,967 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2006 40,698 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2006 40,698 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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B10 KWS is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 B10 KWS, 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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B10 KWS is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 15 February 1999.

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