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V497 HGS

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,918 mi
Last recorded133,918 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV497 HGS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2018 133,918 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded All along floor/inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inside wheel well on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Hand brake cable outer casing splitting/corroded but still functions at present

Pass 25 Feb 2017 129,653 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 129,647 miles

Emissions not tested misfire (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / seat mounting (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear floor corroded but not in prescibed area

Pass 24 Feb 2016 123,650 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 123,648 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 118,560 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 113,604 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear track control arm outer bush perishing/slight play

offside rear brake back plate corroded

power steering noisy

rear brake discs in poor condition

slioght play offside inner steering arm

Fail 28 Jan 2014 113,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear track control arm outer bush perishing/slight play

offside rear brake back plate corroded

power steering noisy

rear brake discs in poor condition

slioght play offside inner steering arm

Fail 22 Jan 2014 113,323 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 102,431 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both nearside and offside front bumper mounts corroded

exhaust tail box corroded but no leaks at present time

Pass 18 Jan 2012 96,316 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 96,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2011 78,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 78,594 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 69,937 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 59,636 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 50,124 miles

advise front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2007 40,211 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 29,240 miles

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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V497 HGS is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V497 HGS, 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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V497 HGS is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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