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H17 KNS

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,144 mi
Last recorded121,144 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 KNS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 121,144 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 121,144 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 112,856 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 108,925 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 102,165 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 95,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 95,287 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 88,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 88,075 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 80,271 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 80,271 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 75,005 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 75,005 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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H17 KNS is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H17 KNS, 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 H17 KNS registered?

H17 KNS is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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