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IEZ 8873

1998 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,523 mi
Last recorded156,523 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 15692,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIEZ 8873
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2011 156,523 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 163,155 miles

play to steering arm (o/s/f)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 148,741 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 142,670 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 13,864 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 127,135 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 118,540 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEAR ON INNER TREAD.

O/S/R SIDE-LIGHT REACTS WITH INDICATOR.

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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IEZ 8873 is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests 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 IEZ 8873, 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 IEZ 8873 registered?

IEZ 8873 is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is IEZ 8873 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IEZ 8873 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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