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N4 PLT

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,055 mi
Last recorded125,055 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 PLT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2009 125,055 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 125,055 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 123,009 miles

wiper blades spilt on ends

Pass 30 Jan 2007 115,000 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 115,000 miles

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

Front discs worn close to minimum thickness

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in o/s rear anti roll bar link arm ball joint

Pass 13 Mar 2006 111,043 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 111,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both front spot lights broken

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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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N4 PLT is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N4 PLT, 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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What year was N4 PLT registered?

N4 PLT is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is N4 PLT safe to buy?

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