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H11 SMU

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,153 mi
Last recorded140,153 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 SMU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2012 140,153 miles

rear exhaust corroded

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 140,153 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2011 104,924 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 104,324 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 104,324 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 98,678 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 98,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s hand brake cable mount worn

Pass 10 Sep 2008 90,000 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 79,424 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 79,424 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 69,950 miles

boot struts defective

fuel flap not locking

Fail 28 Jul 2006 69,950 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

boot struts defective

fuel flap not locking

Pass 22 Jul 2005 59,478 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 59,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly

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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H11 SMU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H11 SMU, 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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H11 SMU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 4 July 2000.

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