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K133 SAT

1998 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,432 mi
Last recorded42,432 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 15692,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK133 SAT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 42,432 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 42,396 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 41,864 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 37,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt linkpin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt linkpin (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 37,793 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt linkpin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt linkpin (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 34,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear box deteriorating

We advise the front brake pads are replaced A.S.A.P.

Fail 7 Jun 2016 34,461 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear box deteriorating

We advise the front brake pads are replaced A.S.A.P.

Pass 19 May 2015 32,533 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 31,248 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 28,247 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 26,476 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 26,004 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,551 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 24,811 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 23,914 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 22,765 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 21,339 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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K133 SAT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 K133 SAT, 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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K133 SAT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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