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R56 KPE

1997 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,918 mi
Last recorded45,918 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2006
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15690,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 KPE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2006 45,918 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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R56 KPE is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc 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 R56 KPE, 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 R56 KPE registered?

R56 KPE is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R56 KPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R56 KPE shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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