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J111 MKN

1998 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,670 mi
Last recorded133,670 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 15692,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 MKN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2010 133,670 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 132,453 miles

exhaust blow at joints

exhaust knocking at o/s/r

n/s/f top wishbone bushes worn slightly

o/s/f top wishbone ball joint slight worn o/s/f top wishbone bushes worn

rear discs corroded pads look low from inner side of disc

rear lower trayling arm bushes worn slightly

rear tyres low tread

Fail 24 Feb 2009 132,450 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust blow at joints

exhaust knocking at o/s/r

n/s/f top wishbone bushes worn slightly

o/s/f top wishbone ball joint slight worn o/s/f top wishbone bushes worn

rear discs corroded pads look low from inner side of disc

rear lower trayling arm bushes worn slightly

rear tyres low tread

Pass 15 Nov 2007 130,197 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 130,195 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 123,323 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 123,323 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine stabiliser bracket bolt missing

o/s/r tyre low on tread and slightly out of shape

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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J111 MKN is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 J111 MKN, 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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J111 MKN is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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