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V292 HJH

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,163 mi
Last recorded130,163 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV292 HJH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 130,163 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 130,163 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 120,654 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 120,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 112,819 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 112,816 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 103,030 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 103,027 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 92,746 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 81,555 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 70,290 miles

off side sill cover damage

Fail 12 Apr 2013 70,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side sill cover damage

Pass 26 Apr 2012 63,983 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,318 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 46,215 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 42,053 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 32,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 26,837 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 20,902 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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V292 HJH is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V292 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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V292 HJH is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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