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V856 ETF

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,245 mi
Last recorded124,245 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV856 ETF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2011 124,245 miles

both front inner cv boots burst

Fail 26 Apr 2011 124,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front inner cv boots burst

Pass 26 Mar 2010 110,901 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 110,901 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V856 ETF is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 2,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 V856 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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V856 ETF is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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