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X959 EVO

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,105 mi
Last recorded108,105 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX959 EVO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 108,105 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 102,904 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 98,045 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 98,045 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 93,909 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear number plate

Fail 26 Jan 2010 93,909 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear number plate

Pass 12 Feb 2009 90,306 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both rear springs starting to corrode

both side front brake pads low

both side front discs low

both side handbrake cable hangers starting to crack

both side rear brake discs low

both side rear brake pads low

near side front seat belt starting to fray not affecting opertaion

near side front tyre 2.5 MM

near side front tyre inner edges 0.5 MM

off side front inner edges 0.5 MM

off side front inner track rod end joint has slight play

off side front tyre 3.0 mm

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Fail 10 Feb 2009 90,306 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both rear springs starting to corrode

both side front brake pads low

both side front discs low

both side handbrake cable hangers starting to crack

both side rear brake discs low

both side rear brake pads low

near side front seat belt starting to fray not affecting opertaion

near side front tyre 2.5 MM

near side front tyre inner edges 0.5 MM

off side front inner edges 0.5 MM

off side front inner track rod end joint has slight play

off side front tyre 3.0 mm

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 4 Feb 2008 84,777 miles

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

front brake pads low(not below minimum thickness)

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

noise from alternator belt area

tempory repair exhaust centre mounting(secure time of test)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 84,771 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

front brake pads low(not below minimum thickness)

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

noise from alternator belt area

Pass 8 Feb 2007 79,032 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 79,025 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 67,122 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

slight water ingress to rear number plate

slight wear to rear tyres on inner edges

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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X959 EVO is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X959 EVO, 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 X959 EVO registered?

X959 EVO is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X959 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X959 EVO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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