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V481 LEU

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,949 mi
Last recorded92,949 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV481 LEU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 92,949 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 23 Aug 2016 92,949 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 21 Aug 2015 92,091 miles

vehicle under side has been undersealesd

Fail 20 Aug 2015 92,091 miles

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

raer brake pads low

vehicle under side has been undersealesd

Pass 19 Sep 2014 90,949 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 90,949 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 88,696 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 85,517 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 85,517 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

play offside steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2011 79,117 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 79,062 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,717 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 67,710 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 61,614 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 56,300 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 49,830 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 49,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V481 LEU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V481 LEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V481 LEU?

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What year was V481 LEU registered?

V481 LEU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V481 LEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V481 LEU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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