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X954 GGJ

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,224 mi
Last recorded104,224 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX954 GGJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2016 104,224 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow /over heating (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine light on

water leak

Pass 8 Oct 2015 97,784 miles

engine MILL light on ?

fuel flap missing.

n/s/r tyre on 1.6 to 2mm.

o/s/r brake pipe surface rust/corrosion.

rear exhaust box outer layer very rusty.

vehicle underside and various suspension components showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

Fail 5 Oct 2015 97,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine MILL light on ?

fuel flap missing.

n/s/r tyre on 1.6 to 2mm.

o/s/r brake pipe surface rust/corrosion.

rear exhaust box outer layer very rusty.

slight brake bind o/s/r.

vehicle underside and various suspension components showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 91,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 27 Aug 2014 91,469 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2013 85,847 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 9 Aug 2013 85,845 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2012 80,993 miles

rear exhaust system very deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2012 80,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust system very deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2011 71,891 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 71,889 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r handbrake lever not returning to stop

Pass 3 Sep 2010 65,266 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 56,880 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 48,736 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 42,210 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 39,494 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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X954 GGJ is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 X954 GGJ, 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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X954 GGJ is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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