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MLZ 1791

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,039 mi
Last recorded117,039 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 1791
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 117,039 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 100,250 miles

corrosion front discs

offside front shock absorber weeping

oil leak

play in nearside front upper wishbone bushes

slight play offside rear wheel

Pass 13 Aug 2014 88,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 88,261 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 78,804 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 78,483 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 68,951 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 65,382 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 65,382 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 61,296 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 61,290 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 59,507 miles

all prescribed areas starting to corrode

slight chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2008 58,126 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 58,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside front under engine dust cover loose (drop down)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 57,110 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake disc's pitted

front flexi brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded

front registration plate cracked & slightly deteriorated

front suspension lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

parking brake lever comes up high

slight play in steering coloum

suspension & brake components corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2007 57,110 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake disc's pitted

front flexi brake hoses ferrules are slightly corroded

front registration plate cracked & slightly deteriorated

front suspension lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s/f side light dim

parking brake lever comes up high

slight play in steering coloum

suspension & brake components corroded

underbody corroded

undertray damaged & insecure

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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MLZ 1791 is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MLZ 1791, 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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MLZ 1791 is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 25 August 2000.

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