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V417 HJH

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,687 mi
Last recorded171,687 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV417 HJH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 171,687 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 171,427 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 171,427 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 154,684 miles

front flexi brake hoses perishing

n/side rear brake flexi hose perishing

rear floor pans corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2009 154,684 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 154,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

catalytic convertor very slow to reach operating temperature

front flexu brake hoses perishing

rear floor pans heavily corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2008 139,694 miles

o/side cv boot pinholed

o/side front tyre slight worn on inner edge

very slight movement noted in steering rack @ o/sied

Pass 25 Oct 2007 123,237 miles

offside front outer drive shaft gaitor deteriorating but not split

Fail 25 Oct 2007 123,237 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front outer drive shaft gaitor deteriorating but not split

Pass 31 Oct 2006 109,314 miles

front offside and nearside tyres low tread and worn inner edges

nearside front tyre possible puncture

offside and nearside rear tyres worn inner edges

offside hand brake cable hanging low but secure

offside rear brake slightly sticky

Pass 12 Nov 2005 98,535 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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V417 HJH is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 V417 HJH, 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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V417 HJH is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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