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V868 YFW

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,141 mi
Last recorded69,141 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV868 YFW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 69,141 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 69,132 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 57,765 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 49,855 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 49,818 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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V868 YFW is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V868 YFW, 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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What year was V868 YFW registered?

V868 YFW is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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