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E1 BTF

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,692 mi
Last recorded66,692 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 BTF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 66,692 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

sill trim/skirts fitted obscuring a full examination

Fail 13 Nov 2014 66,511 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

sill trim/skirts fitted obscuring a full examination

Pass 6 Dec 2013 60,428 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 54,010 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres worn on inside edge

radiator deteriorated

rear tyres tread 2-3mm

Pass 9 Dec 2011 51,201 miles

Centre 'transmission tunnel' has surface corrosion starting

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2010 49,990 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 49,619 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 48,791 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 48,208 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 45,412 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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E1 BTF is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 86,040 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 E1 BTF, 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 26 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E1 BTF is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 19 September 2000.

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