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V847 ETF

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,570 mi
Last recorded152,570 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV847 ETF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 152,570 miles

discs x 4

Fail 14 Oct 2011 152,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

discs x 4

Pass 14 Jun 2010 129,856 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 124,610 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front inner drive sharft boot split.

Fail 28 Oct 2009 124,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front inner drive sharft boot split.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 118,947 miles

Headlamp low beam bulbs of sifferent colours

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

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

Offside sunvisor missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 26 Aug 2008 118,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Headlamp low beam bulbs of sifferent colours

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

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

Offside sunvisor missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 14 Aug 2007 112,955 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 105,607 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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V847 ETF is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V847 ETF, 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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V847 ETF is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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