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M55 FAL

1998 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,853 mi
Last recorded137,853 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 15692,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 FAL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2009 137,853 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 122,089 miles

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

both steering arm has slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2007 108,752 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 104,721 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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M55 FAL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 M55 FAL, 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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What year was M55 FAL registered?

M55 FAL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is M55 FAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 FAL shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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