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FXZ 2158

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,959 mi
Last recorded134,959 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFXZ 2158
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 134,959 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 134,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped under bonnet (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 129,301 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 129,164 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened floor to sill (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened floor to sill (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 120,346 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 120,346 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear below limit (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush N/s and o/s top (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/s front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 112,520 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 105,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 97,852 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 74,963 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 74,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre cut round inside edge but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 10 Sep 2007 74,889 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 74,836 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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FXZ 2158 is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FXZ 2158, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FXZ 2158 registered?

FXZ 2158 is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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