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M16 WPY

1997 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,861 mi
Last recorded94,861 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15690,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 WPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 94,861 miles

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

both front discs are corroaded

the top engine mount rubber is broken

Fail 10 Feb 2011 94,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside 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)

both front discs are corroaded

the top engine mount rubber is broken

Pass 12 Oct 2009 91,650 miles

Advise rear exhaust rubbers starting to deterorate.

Fail 12 Oct 2009 91,650 miles

Advise rear exhaust rubbers starting to deterorate.

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 83,953 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 83,953 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 79,472 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 74,973 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 69,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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M16 WPY is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 90,908 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 M16 WPY, 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 29 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M16 WPY registered?

M16 WPY is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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