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V287 HJH

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,569 mi
Last recorded51,569 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV287 HJH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2021 51,569 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2020 58,788 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 58,788 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2019 49,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front coil springs corroding

both front wishbone hub support bushes perishing

both rear anti roll bar bushes perishing

both rear axle arms inner bushes starting to perish

exhaust system corroding

rear anti roll bar corroding

slight play to the nearside front wishbone hub surport bush

surface corrosion to offside inner seal

Pass 14 Dec 2018 48,327 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 48,327 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 46,930 miles

Centre brake lamp not working

Fail 8 Dec 2017 46,930 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor cannot be stowed away (8.3.1b)

Centre brake lamp not working

Pass 8 Dec 2016 43,968 miles

Central brake light inoperative

Fail 8 Dec 2016 43,968 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 41,746 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 41,746 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 39,641 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 39,641 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 37,709 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 37,709 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2012 36,072 miles

Airbag warning light stays on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 36,072 miles

Airbag warning light stays on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 34,591 miles

Airbag warning light stays on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper blade split on the edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 32,640 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 30,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 28,663 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 25,767 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2006 24,069 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 24,069 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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V287 HJH is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 V287 HJH, 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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V287 HJH is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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