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GCZ 2919

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,459 mi
Last recorded132,459 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 2919
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 132,459 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 132,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hole in o/s/f sill but not in a prescibed area

n/s/r brake showing evidence of binding

Pass 12 Jun 2009 124,526 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 124,526 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 117,602 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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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GCZ 2919 is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GCZ 2919, 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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What year was GCZ 2919 registered?

GCZ 2919 is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is GCZ 2919 safe to buy?

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