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J777 DUG

1999 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,884 mi
Last recorded85,884 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 15689,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 DUG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 85,884 miles

Coolant header tank is spilt

Exhaust system corroded

Front sub frame & components starting to corrode

Nearside & offside front floor starting to corrode

Fail 19 Jun 2013 85,865 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Coolant header tank is spilt

Exhaust system corroded

Front sub frame & components starting to corrode

Nearside & offside front floor starting to corrode

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside windscreen washer jet not working

Pass 23 May 2012 80,324 miles

front fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 May 2012 80,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 75,005 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 75,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 68,821 miles

FLOOR PANELS AND CHASSIS MEMBERS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC BACKPLATE CORRODED

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

Pass 28 May 2009 62,121 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 55,723 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 55,723 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)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 49,624 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 49,624 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 44,708 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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J777 DUG is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 J777 DUG, 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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J777 DUG is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 23 June 1999.

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