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V857 KAF

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,337 mi
Last recorded65,337 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV857 KAF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2008 65,337 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 65,331 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 59,162 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 59,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 63,668 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 63,668 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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V857 KAF is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V857 KAF, 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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V857 KAF is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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