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X953 EAP

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

87,241 mi
Last recorded87,241 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX953 EAP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2013 87,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre slight deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2013 87,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre slight deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2012 85,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp unit lenses have started to deteriorate

both rear top shock mounts have minor play

Fail 11 Sep 2012 85,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp unit lenses have started to deteriorate

both rear top shock mounts have minor play

Pass 18 Aug 2011 84,251 miles

Lower engine cover/dust shield has some damage

Near side and off side rear hand brake cable supports are perished - now supported with tie straps

Slight oil leak to engine

Fail 18 Aug 2011 84,251 miles

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

Lower engine cover/dust shield has some damage

Near side and off side rear hand brake cable supports are perished - now supported with tie straps

Slight oil leak to engine

Pass 6 Feb 2010 84,105 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

damage to near side rear alloy wheel rim

Fail 23 Dec 2009 84,099 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

damage to near side front alloy wheel rim

Pass 31 Jul 2008 83,380 miles

Battery completely flat and does not appear to hold a charge

Front lower engine belly pan is damaged and cable tied in place

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak to engine

Fail 30 Jul 2008 83,380 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Battery completely flat and does not appear to hold a charge

Front lower engine belly pan is damaged and cable tied in place

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak to engine

Pass 4 Jun 2007 82,523 miles

front and rear suspension bushes are all slightly worn and have slight play.

handbrake cables worn.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 80,291 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Handbrake cables worn

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 80,291 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Handbrake cables worn

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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X953 EAP is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X953 EAP, 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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X953 EAP is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 7 December 2000.

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