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V906 FPN

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,313 mi
Last recorded95,313 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV906 FPN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 95,313 miles

Coolant leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on inner wheel arches

exhaust rear box corroded

n/s/f floor holed

o/s/f disc corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

outter sils can not be checked because of plastic covers

rear floor corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2013 95,313 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on inner wheel arches

exhaust rear box corroded

n/s/f floor holed

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge and has a nail in tread

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f disc corroded

outter sils can not be checked because of plastic covers

rear floor corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2011 95,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S FRONT FLOOR SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 7 Oct 2010 90,476 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 90,476 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 78,711 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 68,719 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 59,992 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 57,463 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 57,444 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 48,985 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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V906 FPN is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V906 FPN, 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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V906 FPN is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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