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BF312JX

1999 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,764 mi
Last recorded103,764 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 15689,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF312JX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 103,764 miles

Airbag light on dash

Both front wishbone bushes have slight play

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outersill has slight damage

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both sides CV gaitor deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2010 103,752 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Airbag light on dash

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outersill has slight damage

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both sides CV gaitor deteriorated

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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BF312JX is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BF312JX, 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 BF312JX registered?

BF312JX is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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