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V36 EPN

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,002 mi
Last recorded97,002 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV36 EPN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 97,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

offside front steering rack slight play on track rod

Pass 22 Sep 2009 92,435 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 92,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 87,809 miles

offside front steering rack and pinion track rod slight play

Pass 5 Jul 2007 83,533 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight play in offside track rod

Pass 13 May 2006 70,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2005 60,998 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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V36 EPN is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V36 EPN, 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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V36 EPN is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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