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MKZ 4689

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

133,817 mi
Last recorded133,817 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKZ 4689
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2015 133,817 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both head lamps dull

hand brake cables starting to split

n/s/f inner wing corroded

o/s/front to rear brake pipe corroded

slight wear all brake discs

Fail 10 Mar 2014 125,673 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 124,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake cables in poor condition

Oil leak

Trace of coolant leak from radiator

Underside corroded & R Floor holed by corrosion on both sides

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2013 124,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake cables in poor condition

Oil leak

Trace of coolant leak from radiator

Underside corroded & R Floor holed by corrosion on both sides

Pass 6 Oct 2012 120,066 miles

Underside corroded

N/S Handbrake cable gaitor split

Oil leak

Radiator leaking

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Oct 2012 120,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S Handbrake cable gaitor split

Oil leak

Radiator leaking

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Underside corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 109,621 miles

rear tyres unevenly worn

rear wiper

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight corrosion on rear arms

slight leak from exhaust joint

slight wear in suspension

sump leaking

Fail 28 Sep 2011 109,620 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

h/b cables poor (should do)

idle motor req

oil at min

rear tyres unevenly worn

rear wiper

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight corrosion on rear arms

slight leak from exhaust joint

slight wear in suspension

spare flat

sump leaking

Pass 2 Sep 2010 100,536 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F Lower balljoint borderline for wear

Screen wash poor

Pass 27 Jan 2010 94,937 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 94,937 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)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 85,158 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 83,757 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 78,360 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 78,360 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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MKZ 4689 is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 MKZ 4689, 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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MKZ 4689 is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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