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V311 EWV

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,316 mi
Last recorded71,316 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV311 EWV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 71,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Off side rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 60,110 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 60,110 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s sill holed back and front n/s floor holed at rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 58,454 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 58,449 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 53,009 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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)

offside rear slight bind

oiffside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Jan 2013 46,715 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 46,711 miles

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 42,509 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 38,852 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 36,514 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 36,514 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 33,824 miles

nearside rear slight bind

Fail 28 Jan 2009 33,824 miles

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

nearside rear slight bind

Pass 6 Feb 2008 31,413 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 29,001 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 25,065 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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V311 EWV is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V311 EWV, 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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V311 EWV is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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