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V262 ETV

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

192,387 mi
Last recorded192,387 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV262 ETV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 192,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 192,103 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

unable to fully assess condition of rear brakes, recommend inspection as soon as possible.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 170,181 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 169,883 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 156,317 miles

EXHAUST VERY RUSTY AND BLOWING SLIGHTLY.FRONT CHASSISS DENTED DUE TO INCORRECT JACKING

Fail 5 Jun 2007 156,317 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

EXHAUST VERY RUSTY AND BLOWING SLIGHTLY.FRONT CHASSISS DENTED DUE TO INCORRECT JACKING

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 139,066 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 139,044 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 139,044 miles

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

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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V262 ETV is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V262 ETV, 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 V262 ETV registered?

V262 ETV is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 7 February 2000.

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