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R506 UOD

1997 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,908 mi
Last recorded90,908 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15690,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 UOD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 90,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight rust on front disc

Pass 2 Sep 2010 85,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight wear in front disc slight wear in steeringrack

Fail 17 Sep 2009 79,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 79,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 75,637 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 72,790 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 69,465 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 60,638 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 60,638 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R506 UOD is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R506 UOD, 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 R506 UOD registered?

R506 UOD is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R506 UOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R506 UOD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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