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HNZ 8371

1998 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,178 mi
Last recorded104,178 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 15692,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNZ 8371
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2008 104,178 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

ns & os floors & inner sills showing signs of corrosion

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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HNZ 8371 is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HNZ 8371, 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.

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What year was HNZ 8371 registered?

HNZ 8371 is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is HNZ 8371 safe to buy?

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