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V248 NKN

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,548 mi
Last recorded145,548 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV248 NKN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 145,548 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 145,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 137,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Slight oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 129,010 miles

All Coil Springs Slightly Corroded

Both Front Suspension Bushes Slight Play

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front & Rear Brake Disc Pitted

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 129,010 miles

All Coil Springs Slightly Corroded

Both Front Suspension Bushes Slight Play

Front & Rear Brake Disc Pitted

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 125,250 miles

All Coil Springs Slightly Corroded (Surface Rust)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 118,763 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 114,739 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 110,994 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 110,994 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 104,132 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 98,706 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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V248 NKN is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 86,040 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 V248 NKN, 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 26 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V248 NKN is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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