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R89 NCF

1997 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,810 mi
Last recorded165,810 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15690,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 NCF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2014 165,810 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 156,013 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 141,913 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 133,439 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 126,628 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 126,628 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 119,474 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 112,018 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 104,448 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 95,435 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 86,674 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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R89 NCF is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R89 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 R89 NCF registered?

R89 NCF is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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