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E3 WJM

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,450 mi
Last recorded125,450 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 WJM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 125,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 122,472 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in front tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 119,329 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 114,644 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 114,644 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 108,857 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 93,135 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 93,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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E3 WJM is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E3 WJM, 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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E3 WJM is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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