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D500 RWC

1998 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,105 mi
Last recorded111,105 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 15692,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD500 RWC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 111,105 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 111,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 102,612 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 90,204 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 83,983 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 78,721 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 73,849 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 67,533 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 62,501 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 62,501 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 57,481 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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D500 RWC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 92,752 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 D500 RWC, 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 28 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 D500 RWC registered?

D500 RWC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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