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V419 LFB

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,605 mi
Last recorded121,605 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV419 LFB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2017 121,605 miles

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

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

o/s sunvisor not staying up

Pass 26 Jan 2016 115,853 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 115,853 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 108,361 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 101,379 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 101,378 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 94,156 miles

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

exhaust rear box slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 86,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 86,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 78,132 miles

engine under tray broken

rear silencer starting to corrode

rear silencer to centre pipe slight blow

slight play in lower front ball joint o/s

slight play on both upper front suspension wishbones

Pass 14 Jan 2010 70,296 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2009 64,127 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 56,732 miles

Front number plate broken

Pass 22 Jan 2007 51,985 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 41,585 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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V419 LFB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V419 LFB, 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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V419 LFB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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