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R82 NCF

1997 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,390 mi
Last recorded71,390 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15690,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 NCF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2007 71,390 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 64,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both font tyres wearing on inner edges/tracking may need adjusting

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

light switch broken but still in working order

offside wing mirror caseing slightly insecure

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 14 Oct 2005 59,096 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

advise condition of lighting switch

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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R82 NCF is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests 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 R82 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 R82 NCF registered?

R82 NCF is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R82 NCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R82 NCF shows 3 tests 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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