MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,572 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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New rear brake pads fitted
S.R.S. warning lights ON
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
air bag warning light on
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
air bag warning light on
Air Bag Warning light ON
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Number plate cracked
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside rear brake rubbing
Offside Rear brake caliper Handbrake lever not fully returning
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Air Bag Warning light ON
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Number plate cracked
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside rear brake rubbing
Offside Rear brake caliper Handbrake lever not fully returning
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
air bag warning light stops on
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Air bag warning light stops on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 156?
Based on 487,324 MOT tests across 48,356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V493 LEU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 V493 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.
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What year was V493 LEU registered?
V493 LEU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 25 January 2000.
Is V493 LEU safe to buy?
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