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L10 VDM

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,370 mi
Last recorded115,370 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 VDM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 115,370 miles

REAR FLOOR CORRODED

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 115,369 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR FLOOR CORRODED

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 110,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

inner face of n/s and o/s front brake discs are very corroded

o/s rear floor pan area corroded but not excessive

Fail 19 Apr 2013 110,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

inner face of n/s and o/s front brake discs are very corroded

o/s rear floor pan area corroded but not excessive

Pass 30 Mar 2012 101,813 miles

EMISSIONS STRUGGLED TO PASS > FUEL TREATMENT ADVISED

FRONT DISCS WORN INNER FACE POOR

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

O/S REAR CALIPER LEVER HELD OVER + SLIGHT BIND

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

REAR FLOOR MULDED DRAIN TYPE AREAS CORRODED

Pass 22 Feb 2011 96,463 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 96,430 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2010 90,710 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 85,741 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 80,021 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 70,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 70,266 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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L10 VDM is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L10 VDM, 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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L10 VDM is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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