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J7 LFA

1998 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 15692,752 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 LFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008
Fail 15 Oct 2008

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 96,000 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 104,801 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 91,939 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 75,231 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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J7 LFA is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J7 LFA, 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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What year was J7 LFA registered?

J7 LFA is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J7 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 LFA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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