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K33 DDE

1998 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Lpg 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,717 mi
Last recorded94,717 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 15692,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 DDE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 94,717 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 91,113 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 89,969 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2019 89,967 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 89,723 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 89,722 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front wiper blades

Nearside Rear 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 10 Feb 2017 89,098 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 89,096 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 87,876 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 87,876 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 84,916 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 84,916 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 81,712 miles

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

offside floor rusty

Fail 23 Aug 2013 81,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

offside floor rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2012 79,602 miles

rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 13 Aug 2012 79,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

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

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

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 12 Aug 2011 74,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 72,748 miles

o/s + n/s seatbelt prescribed areas slightly corroded

o/s/f inner c.v gaitor split

Fail 11 Aug 2010 72,741 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s + n/s seatbelt prescribed areas slightly corroded

o/s/f inner c.v gaitor split

Pass 22 Jun 2009 65,309 miles

front floors rusty

inner wings rusty

Fail 22 Jun 2009 65,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front floors rusty

inner wings rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2008 134,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres very close to wear limit on edges

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 17 Apr 2007 125,730 miles

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

centre exhaust rubber cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2006 121,240 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 121,240 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight blow on exhaust down pipe

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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K33 DDE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 2,492cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 K33 DDE, 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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K33 DDE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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