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J999 NOR

1998 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,803 mi
Last recorded142,803 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 15692,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 NOR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 142,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 141,503 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear seats and belt removed track car use

Pass 11 Aug 2021 140,761 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 139,140 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear seats and belt removed track car use

Pass 7 Aug 2019 135,400 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 134,061 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 7 Dec 2017 133,994 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower part of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch behind shock (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired various parts of under floor and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

all exhaust rubbers in poor condition

both front seat of a fixed type

both front tyre's wearing on edge's

exhaust system in poor condition and has small leak's

front seat belts are of a harness type

front towing eye fitted

rear of boot floor rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2017 128,650 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 125,906 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 125,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 123,118 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 123,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 120,637 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 118,564 miles

Fixed racing seat fitted to N/S/F & O/S/F

Front seat belt harnesses fixed across rear seats

Racing seat belt harnesses fitted to front seats

Slight play in steering column top bush

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 114,444 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 114,443 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 110,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front discs slightly warped

Pass 20 Jul 2009 105,869 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2008 104,520 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 103,479 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 101,453 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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J999 NOR is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J999 NOR, 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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J999 NOR is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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