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B16 UPD

1999 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,704 mi
Last recorded74,704 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 15689,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 UPD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2008 74,704 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 72,878 miles

both front tyres cuts in tread

n/s/f top suspension arm worn

Pass 9 Jun 2006 69,233 miles

Car retro fitted with air bag suspension. †show car heavily modified

N,s,r handbrake cable very close to exhaust and outer casing has heat damage

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

rear lights tinted

windows tinted presented in down position

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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B16 UPD is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 B16 UPD, 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 B16 UPD registered?

B16 UPD is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 14 July 1999.

Is B16 UPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 UPD shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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