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MXI 209

1998 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,692 mi
Last recorded119,692 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 15692,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXI 209
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2010 119,692 miles

floor pan heavily corroded on nearside at rear

front brake discs worn/lipped

Fail 4 Jan 2010 119,692 miles

Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

floor pan heavily corroded on nearside at rear

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 12 Jul 2008 109,304 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 99,066 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 99,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Nov 2005 91,104 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 91,104 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MXI 209 is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 MXI 209, 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 MXI 209 registered?

MXI 209 is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is MXI 209 safe to buy?

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