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V421 POB

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

42,919 mi
Last recorded42,919 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV421 POB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 42,919 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 42,345 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 42,133 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 41,905 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 41,695 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 41,358 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 41,136 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 40,861 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 40,852 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 40,303 miles

Front and rear suspension has corrosion and bushes perished

Pass 12 Jan 2017 40,061 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 39,811 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 39,545 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 39,279 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 38,757 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 38,263 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 38,263 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 37,893 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 37,548 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 37,143 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 36,530 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 35,827 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 35,257 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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V421 POB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V421 POB, 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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What year was V421 POB registered?

V421 POB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V421 POB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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