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DE309DM

1998 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,912 mi
Last recorded168,912 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 15692,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE309DM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 168,912 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jul 2009 168,912 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side and off side rear hand brake cables insecure

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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DE309DM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 DE309DM, 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 DE309DM registered?

DE309DM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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