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CLZ 9079

1995 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,897 mi
Last recorded156,897 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 9079
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 156,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 151,375 miles

Enginr/gearbox has a broken lower casting

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

Oil leak to gear box

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Speed only reads in kmh

Uneven wear to both front tyres

Fail 1 Jul 2010 150,804 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Broken Casting to lower part of Engine/gearbox

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak to gearbox

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Speed only reads in KM/H

Uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 16 Jan 2009 136,587 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 121,399 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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CLZ 9079 is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CLZ 9079, 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 31 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CLZ 9079 is a 1995 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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