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R398 YVP

1997 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,781 mi
Last recorded98,781 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2006
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15690,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 YVP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2006 98,781 miles

exhaust corroded at rear

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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R398 YVP is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R398 YVP, 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 R398 YVP registered?

R398 YVP is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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