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R76 NCF

1997 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

134,050 mi
Last recorded134,050 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15690,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 NCF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2007 134,050 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2006 120,764 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 120,764 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R76 NCF is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 R76 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 R76 NCF registered?

R76 NCF is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R76 NCF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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