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R114 NCF

1997 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,152 mi
Last recorded30,152 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15690,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 NCF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 30,152 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2016 29,661 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 29,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 29,480 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 29,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

screen washer leaking

Pass 9 Feb 2011 29,472 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 23,020 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 23,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 15,514 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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R114 NCF is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 90,908 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R114 NCF, 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 29 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 R114 NCF registered?

R114 NCF is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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