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V861 PDV

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,286 mi
Last recorded88,286 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV861 PDV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 88,286 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded/holed [not a prescribed area]

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

offside rear floor corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust mounts slightly insecure

underside of vehicle has surface corossion

wipers deteriorated

Fail 29 Dec 2015 88,286 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded/holed [not a prescribed area]

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

offside rear floor corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust mounts slightly insecure

underside of vehicle has surface corossion

wipers deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2014 85,784 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

nearside front inner sill corroded and holed[not a prescribed area]

rear exhaust mount detached from exhaust

surface corrossion to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Dec 2013 82,814 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy surface corrosion to parts of underside

nearside front inner wing shield insecure

offside rear floor corroded and holed

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust hanger loose

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Dec 2012 80,010 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear silencer deteriorated

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

surface corrosion to parts of underside

Pass 28 Dec 2011 77,795 miles

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

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

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

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

lower engine cover damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2011 75,655 miles

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

plastic cover beneath engine insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2010 73,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 69,105 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 61,958 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 56,446 miles

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

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

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)

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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V861 PDV is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V861 PDV, 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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V861 PDV is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V861 PDV safe to buy?

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