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V528 FPY

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,974 mi
Last recorded155,974 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV528 FPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 155,974 miles

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

both handbrake cables insecure

front exhaust flexi joint has slight leak of exhaust gases

nearside front floor corroded / in poor condition

offside front ABS wiring insecure due to corroded mounting bracket on inner wheel arch

oil leak from front of engine

possible fuel leak from feed and return pipes at top of bulkhead

slight play in both rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

whining noise from offside of engine while running

Fail 15 Mar 2011 155,974 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

both handbrake cables insecure

front exhaust flexi joint has slight leak of exhaust gases

nearside front floor corroded / in poor condition

offside front ABS wiring insecure due to corroded mounting bracket on inner wheel arch

oil leak from front of engine

possible fuel leak from feed and return pipes at top of bulkhead

slight play in both rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

whining noise from offside of engine while running

Pass 16 Mar 2010 149,554 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 149,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2009 141,615 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 141,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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V528 FPY is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V528 FPY, 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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V528 FPY is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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