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V271 POB

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,876 mi
Last recorded174,876 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV271 POB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 174,876 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 169,555 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 160,249 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deteration to exhaust support bracket at front

deteration to exhaust system

nearside and offside front tyres wearing thin

Fail 26 Sep 2012 160,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

deteration to exhaust support bracket at front

deteration to exhaust system

nearside and offside front tyres wearing thin

Pass 28 Sep 2011 149,925 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 149,921 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 143,960 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 136,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2008 128,451 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 117,262 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 117,257 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 105,163 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2006 105,163 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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V271 POB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V271 POB, 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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V271 POB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V271 POB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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