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V491 HBL

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,931 mi
Last recorded112,931 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV491 HBL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 112,931 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 101,422 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 101,100 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 92,508 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/sf tyre wearing on inner edge

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Dec 2010 89,350 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2010 89,348 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Discs heavily corroded and worn

Offside front foglight inoperative

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 85,453 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 81,713 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 77,174 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 74,775 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front 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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V491 HBL is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V491 HBL, 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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V491 HBL is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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