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V52 OOR

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,778 mi
Last recorded100,778 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV52 OOR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 100,778 miles

front top suspension bushes have play

rear exhaust corroded = poor condition

Fail 26 Oct 2011 100,777 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

front top suspension bushes have play

rear exhaust corroded = poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2010 85,541 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 85,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 76,086 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 76,054 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 69,051 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 69,008 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 59,742 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear outer handbrake cables starting to break

full under cover fitted to engine compartment

Fail 21 May 2007 59,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear handbrake cable outer cables starting to break

full under cover fitted to engine compartment

Pass 16 Jun 2006 52,900 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 52,900 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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V52 OOR is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V52 OOR, 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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V52 OOR is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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