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E2 PJS

1998 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,309 mi
Last recorded78,309 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 15692,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 PJS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 78,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 72,468 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 64,696 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 64,696 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 61,364 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 53,916 miles

slight movement in o/s/r tie bar bushes

Pass 17 Feb 2007 45,460 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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E2 PJS is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E2 PJS, 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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E2 PJS is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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The MOT history for E2 PJS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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