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X959 UPH

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,987 mi
Last recorded111,987 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX959 UPH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 111,987 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 111,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 104,902 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 96,847 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 96,847 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 85,686 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 85,686 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 UPH is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UPH, 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 UPH registered?

X959 UPH is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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