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R94 NCF

1997 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,436 mi
Last recorded122,436 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15690,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR94 NCF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2010 122,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light on

Fail 22 Mar 2010 122,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2009 112,927 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 102,686 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 96,674 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 87,447 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 87,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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R94 NCF is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R94 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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R94 NCF is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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