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T466 RMX

1997 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,278 mi
Last recorded132,278 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo 15690,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT466 RMX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 132,278 miles

air bag light on

offside rear road rim slightly damaged

offside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

slight movement in nearside front lower arm bushes

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Fail 14 Sep 2009 132,278 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear road rim slightly damaged

offside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

slight movement in nearside front lower arm bushes

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 22 Oct 2008 122,174 miles

air bag light on

offside rear road rim damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2008 122,174 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

both front tyres just on legal limit

offside rear road rim damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2007 109,359 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 109,331 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

front number plate

slight lift on offside steering rack joint

Fail 10 Aug 2006 95,246 miles

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

air bag light on

both rear tyres just on legal limit

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 10 Aug 2006 95,246 miles

air bag light on

both rear tyres just on legal limit

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 1 Jun 2005 80,594 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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T466 RMX is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T466 RMX, 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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T466 RMX is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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