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IIL 2580

1998 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,290 mi
Last recorded95,290 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 15692,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIL 2580
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 95,290 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 95,290 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 87,871 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f ball joint rubber boot split

slight lift n/s/f ball joint

slight play o/s/f @ steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2010 87,871 miles

n/s/f ball joint rubber boot split

slight lift n/s/f ball joint

slight play o/s/f @ steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2009 81,338 miles

slight wear o/s/f steering rack body

Pass 23 Jul 2008 72,124 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 72,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 61,106 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 61,106 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 50,188 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 37,412 miles

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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IIL 2580 is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 IIL 2580, 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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IIL 2580 is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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