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V272 GLM

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,001 mi
Last recorded13,001 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV272 GLM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 13,001 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 11,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

belly pans fitted

both front brake disc worn + lipped

both front lower arm bushes perishing and soft may be season for tyres wearing

both rear brake disc worn + lipped

front number plate chiped

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge 1/2 m/m

offside front tyre worn on edge 1/2 m/m

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

rear foot brake slightly out of balance

Fail 17 Jul 2009 10,341 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight play o/s inner steering arm fixings.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 10,341 miles

Slight play o/s inner steering arm fixings.

Pass 19 Jul 2008 9,408 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 9,408 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 8,860 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 8,860 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 8,528 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 8,521 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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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V272 GLM is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V272 GLM, 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 V272 GLM registered?

V272 GLM is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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