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V260 LFB

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,449 mi
Last recorded104,449 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV260 LFB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2013 104,449 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 104,449 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 100,753 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 100,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 95,975 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 95,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 92,892 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 92,890 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 89,292 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 89,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 86,099 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 81,832 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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V260 LFB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 V260 LFB, 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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What year was V260 LFB registered?

V260 LFB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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