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V434 MJB

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,101 mi
Last recorded108,101 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV434 MJB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 108,101 miles

side walls of n/s/r and o/s/f tyres in poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2009 105,271 miles

nearside door mirror cracked.

nearside rear tyre getting low in tread.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 98,445 miles

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Fail 5 Aug 2008 98,445 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 89,897 miles

Floor to sill seams starting to rust

N/s door mirror cover loose

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 89,895 miles

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

Floor to sill seams starting to rust

N/s door mirror cover loose

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 82,446 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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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V434 MJB 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 71.4%.

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 V434 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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V434 MJB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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