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V456 LFB

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,202 mi
Last recorded126,202 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV456 LFB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 126,202 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 126,186 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 108,570 miles

slight play offside staering rack

Fail 12 Oct 2005 99,550 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

head light aim checked on level potion number 2

Pass 12 Oct 2005 99,550 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

head light aim checked on level potion number 2

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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V456 LFB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V456 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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V456 LFB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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