CarVerify

Free Car Check

NN117022

2008 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Diesel 1900cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,010 mi
Last recorded145,010 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15662,699 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNN117022
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 145,010 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (masks/converters fitted) (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

surface rust and misting of oil under the vehicle and on some components

Fail 18 Aug 2018 231,889 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Phone mount. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Head lamp level sensor in nearside front wheel arch is broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

General underside corrosion. Notably heavy corrosion to rear subframe.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Non UK headlamps, kick up on wrong side.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight power steering fluid leak from nearside rack gaiter.

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
Full Alfa Romeo 156 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NN117022 is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 62,699 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 NN117022, 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 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NN117022?

You can check the full history of NN117022 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NN117022 registered?

NN117022 is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is NN117022 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NN117022 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NN117022 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NN117022. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.