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J8 BKS

1999 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,044 mi
Last recorded120,044 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo 15689,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 BKS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 120,044 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag light on

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2010 120,044 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag light on

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2008 117,744 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 113,206 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 113,206 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 108,449 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 108,449 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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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J8 BKS is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J8 BKS, 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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What year was J8 BKS registered?

J8 BKS is a 1999 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 12 May 1999.

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