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DEZ 8043

1999 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,405 mi
Last recorded131,405 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2007
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 15689,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 8043
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2007 131,405 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 121,977 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 104,864 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 104,860 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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DEZ 8043 is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DEZ 8043, 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 DEZ 8043 registered?

DEZ 8043 is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is DEZ 8043 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEZ 8043 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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