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J4 EBU

1999 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,489 mi
Last recorded82,489 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 15689,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 EBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 82,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant resvoir empty

oil leak gearbox area

rear silencer slightly insecure

Fail 8 Feb 2013 82,489 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

coolant resvoir empty

oil leak gearbox area

rear silencer slightly insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2012 73,688 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

nearside and offside sills have areas of light corrosion

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2012 73,688 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

nearside and offside sills have areas of light corrosion

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2011 64,418 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 64,200 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 57,088 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 57,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

bonnet catch cable sticking

nearside rear coil spring coroded

offside front brake pad sensor wire broken

offside rear coil spring coroded

slight corosion to nearside front bottom sill

Pass 18 Jan 2009 54,071 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 52,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f top ball joint dust boot split

o/s/r hand brake cable slightly frayed

Pass 20 Jan 2007 52,082 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 49,406 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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J4 EBU is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 89,690 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 J4 EBU, 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 27 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J4 EBU is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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