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K8 GOU

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

80,592 mi
Last recorded80,592 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 GOU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 80,592 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 80,454 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 80,433 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust has a major leak

Pass 23 Jun 2022 80,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 79,612 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 79,612 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached upper (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 77,052 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 74,645 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 74,644 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 71,401 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 71,342 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor panel behind nearside front seat (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal rear to wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor panel (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 67,571 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 63,877 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 58,136 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 53,836 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 53,609 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 50,334 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 50,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 474,019 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 43,666 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 39,499 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 35,972 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 31,544 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 26,678 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 26,678 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)

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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K8 GOU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 86,040 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 K8 GOU, 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 26 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K8 GOU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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