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V547 LFB

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

211,226 mi
Last recorded211,226 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV547 LFB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 211,226 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 211,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 179,933 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 179,933 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 144,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mounts weak

Fail 28 Nov 2014 144,295 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mounts weak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 105,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 105,932 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 70,730 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 70,730 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 64,535 miles

corrosion starting around floor pans

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

front brake hoses starting to perish

front number plate damaged

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r handbrake cable outer sheath split

play in o/s/f steering rack

radiator in poor condition

rear brake pads slightly low

rear silencer corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edges & treads low

slight play lower front ball joints

windscreen scratched

Fail 23 Nov 2010 61,554 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear trailing arm outer bushes starting to pull apart

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

front brake hoses perished

front number plate cracked

front screen scratched

general vehicle corrosion starting

n/s/f rack boot damaged

play in o/s of steering rack

rad in poor condition at bottom corners

rear tyre treads getting low.n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge & o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

slight play in n/s/f top arm

suspect rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 23 Nov 2010 61,554 miles

both rear trailing arm outer bushes starting to pull apart

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

front brake hoses perished

front number plate cracked

front screen scratched

general vehicle corrosion starting

n/s/f rack boot damaged

play in o/s of steering rack

rad in poor condition at bottom corners

rear tyre treads getting low.n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge & o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

slight play in n/s/f top arm

suspect rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 20 Nov 2009 59,086 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to pull away

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.n/s badly

brake fluid level light flickers on !

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

front number plate cracked

front screen scratched

general corrosion starting in floor pans

n/s rack boot damaged

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 20 Nov 2009 59,086 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both front tyres worn on inner edges.o/s badly !!

brake fluid level light flickers on !

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

front number plate cracked

front screen scratched

general corrosion starting in floor pans

n/s rack boot damaged

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 14 Nov 2008 56,679 miles

both front brake discs corroded on outer edges.

both front tyres worn low on inner edges. size = 215/45.17.v.

both n/s & o/s lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish.

front number plate in poor condition, [cracked]

Fail 12 Nov 2008 56,679 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on outer edges.

both front tyres worn low on inner edges. size = 215/45.17.v.

both n/s & o/s lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish.

front number plate in poor condition, [cracked]

Pass 6 Nov 2007 51,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2006 48,039 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 48,039 miles

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on the inner edge

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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V547 LFB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V547 LFB, 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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V547 LFB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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