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SK52 XYF

1991 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,900 mi
Last recorded126,900 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 XYF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 126,900 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all under side off car under sealed

Pass 29 Aug 2018 121,295 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 112,266 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 96,199 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 82,900 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 69,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 59,211 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 55,371 miles

Bothe front lower suspension arm ball joints have slight lift.

Nearside dip beam pattern not well defined.

Slight corrosion front inner wings

Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,298 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges

front upper wishbone bushes worn slghtly

Fail 20 Sep 2010 49,298 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges

front upper wishbone bushes worn slghtly

Pass 9 May 2009 41,680 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 41,677 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

n/s skirt insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2008 28,630 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 18,613 miles

front brake disc corrosion/wear on inner face

gear change linkage tight

Pass 31 Jan 2006 8,210 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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SK52 XYF is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SK52 XYF, 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 35 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 SK52 XYF registered?

SK52 XYF is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is SK52 XYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK52 XYF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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