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V56 HGM

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

191,947 mi
Last recorded191,947 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV56 HGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2015 191,947 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear both sides floor corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2015 191,947 miles

rear both sides floor corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 187,351 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 187,341 miles

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

both front head lights just showing a beam

Pass 9 Jul 2013 181,329 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 174,584 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 163,501 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 152,734 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 138,156 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 125,227 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 115,572 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 109,260 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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V56 HGM is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V56 HGM, 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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V56 HGM is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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