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L8 TSK

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,560 mi
Last recorded82,560 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 TSK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 82,560 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 80,995 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 77,669 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 77,660 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 77,632 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both rear hand brake mounting rubbers perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge close to limit

slight corrosion to o/s floor

slight pitting to rear brake discs

Pass 3 Nov 2007 73,633 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

airbag warning light staying on

both front tyres cwearing inner edge

coolant level very low

slight blow centre to rear jiont

Fail 3 Nov 2007 73,633 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

airbag warning light staying on

both front tyres cwearing inner edge

coolant level very low

slight blow centre to rear jiont

Fail 27 Oct 2006 66,681 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

windscreen obstuction - sat nav

Pass 27 Oct 2006 66,681 miles

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

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

windscreen obstuction - sat nav

Pass 8 Oct 2005 58,226 miles

HANDBRAKE CABLES SPLIT

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON EDGES

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY ON EDGES

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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L8 TSK is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 L8 TSK, 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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L8 TSK is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 18 August 2000.

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