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V315 GWF

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,320 mi
Last recorded98,320 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV315 GWF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 98,320 miles

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

front exhaust mount broken but exhaust is sucure

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust is sucure

Fail 8 Mar 2013 98,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust mount broken but exhaust is sucure

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust is sucure

Pass 23 Mar 2012 93,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs inner faces slightly pitted

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2012 93,444 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs inner faces slightly pitted

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2010 85,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2010 85,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2009 79,499 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front tyre has a cut, but within requirements

radiator leaking

Fail 7 Oct 2009 79,499 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front tyre has a cut, but within requirements

radiator leaking

Pass 16 May 2008 68,268 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 68,268 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2007 60,589 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 54,674 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 54,661 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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V315 GWF is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V315 GWF, 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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V315 GWF is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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