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V306 MJB

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,529 mi
Last recorded102,529 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV306 MJB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 102,529 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

battery loose in tray

Fail 1 Feb 2011 102,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

battery loose in tray

Pass 7 Aug 2009 95,931 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 95,931 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 88,740 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 81,425 miles

ENGIN SHIELD INSCURE

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 81,411 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ENGIN SHIELD INSCURE

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 70,420 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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V306 MJB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V306 MJB, 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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V306 MJB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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