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V447 MGN

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,154 mi
Last recorded94,154 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV447 MGN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 94,154 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link has slight free play in a ball joint

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link has slight free play in a ball joint

flexi part of the exhaust system has a slight blow

Pass 6 Jan 2015 89,601 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

rear heat shield loose

Fail 5 Jan 2015 89,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 15 Jan 2014 84,136 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Fail 13 Jan 2014 84,133 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2013 77,661 miles

offside front seat belt twisted

Fail 7 Jan 2013 77,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front seat belt twisted

Pass 16 Jan 2012 72,469 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 67,109 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 56,941 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 56,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2009 53,273 miles

Both front tyres low on tread.

Slight play in near side top arm.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 47,848 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 42,082 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 37,220 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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V447 MGN 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 V447 MGN, 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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V447 MGN is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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