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V363 MJB

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,765 mi
Last recorded139,765 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV363 MJB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 139,765 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion noted on exhaust system

exhaust mounting rubber perishing

surface corrosion noted on both rear brake discs

wiper scratches noted on windscreen-offside

Fail 7 Jul 2014 139,765 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion noted on exhaust system

exhaust mounting rubber perishing

surface corrosion noted on both rear brake discs

wiper scratches noted on windscreen-offside

Pass 11 Jul 2013 138,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing tread edges

offside rear (boot) lamp unit damaged

rear exhaust mounting rubbers perishing

Fail 11 Jul 2013 138,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing tread edges

offside rear (boot) lamp unit damaged

rear exhaust mounting rubbers perishing

Pass 4 Jul 2012 135,656 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight wear o/s and n/s/f suspension bushes

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Fail 3 Jul 2012 135,655 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)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

h/brake cables in poor condition

n/s/r tyre on limit on inner edge

o/s/r light lens damaged

slight wear o/s and n/s/f suspension bushes

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Pass 22 Jun 2011 132,270 miles

Both sides rear brakes slightly binding

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 132,270 miles

Both sides rear brakes slightly binding

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 127,652 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp lens cracked

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 127,647 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Both front wiper blades split

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp lens cracked

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 124,103 miles

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

Offside rear light unit damaged

both sides front wiper blade split

Fail 10 Jan 2009 124,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear light unit damaged

both sides front wiper blade split

Pass 14 Dec 2007 120,059 miles

engine under tray damaged

offside rear light unit damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2007 120,059 miles

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

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

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

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

engine under tray damaged

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2007 112,984 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 112,984 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight corrosion both n/s/ brake discs

Pass 12 Jan 2006 106,164 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 106,164 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f brake discs becoming worn

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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V363 MJB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V363 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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V363 MJB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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