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V553 GPN

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,824 mi
Last recorded134,824 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2008
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV553 GPN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2008 134,824 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2007 127,771 miles

Exhaust mounting support corroded away.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 127,771 miles

Exhaust mounting support corroded away.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 120,290 miles

front brake discs worn low

front brake pads worn low

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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V553 GPN is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V553 GPN, 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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V553 GPN is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V553 GPN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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