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V892 LAN

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,197 mi
Last recorded138,197 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV892 LAN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2009 138,197 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 138,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Pass 29 Mar 2008 123,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight play in offside front top suspension pin/bush

Pass 13 Apr 2007 118,470 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 118,233 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

ABS wire chaffing on Nearsaide front cv gator

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 118,233 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 113,061 miles

air bag lamp on

slight play in offside front suspension top

Fail 6 Apr 2006 113,049 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside rear brake pads low

slight play in offside top suspension mount

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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V892 LAN is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V892 LAN, 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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V892 LAN is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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