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GXI 899

1998 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

19,771 mi
Last recorded19,771 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 15692,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGXI 899
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 19,771 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 19,721 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 19,673 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 19,622 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 19,526 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 19,451 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 19,368 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 19,284 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 19,064 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 18,688 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 18,476 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 17,770 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 17,487 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 17,263 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 16,988 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 16,554 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 15,979 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 15,977 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 15,573 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,029 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 14,231 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 13,610 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 13,610 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

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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GXI 899 is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 GXI 899, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GXI 899 registered?

GXI 899 is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is GXI 899 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GXI 899 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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