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V45 LGP

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,978 mi
Last recorded155,978 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV45 LGP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2019 155,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage to windscreen zone `a`

exhaust front pipe flexi breaking up

offside front wheel arch & floor corroding. nearside front floor holed not in a prescribed area

Pass 10 Jun 2017 155,957 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

all 4 x coil springs corroding

front brake discs appear corroded

nearside front corroding

Pass 7 Jul 2012 154,753 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2011 151,370 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 149,024 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 149,027 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking 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)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 145,803 miles

hand brake outer cable starting to collaps

Fail 17 Dec 2008 145,803 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

hand brake outer cable starting to collaps

Pass 24 Nov 2007 142,383 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 142,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 139,030 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 139,028 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 136,258 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Nov 2005 136,234 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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V45 LGP is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V45 LGP, 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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V45 LGP is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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