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FIG 3352

1998 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,024 mi
Last recorded97,024 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 15692,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 3352
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 97,024 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 97,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2012 97,025 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 96,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 90,845 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 87,391 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 86,687 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 85,632 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 85,632 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 79,769 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2007 79,553 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

N/S/R hand brake cable insecure

N/S/R tyre worn on iner edge

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 73,012 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FIG 3352 is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FIG 3352, 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 FIG 3352 registered?

FIG 3352 is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is FIG 3352 safe to buy?

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