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X964 MOE

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,245 mi
Last recorded133,245 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX964 MOE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 133,245 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

backbox outter skin corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 116,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

backbox corroded

Fail 1 May 2013 116,822 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

backbox corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2012 100,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust in poor condition

hand brake cable insecure

Fail 28 Apr 2012 100,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust in poor condition

hand brake cable insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2010 60,122 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner egde

Fail 6 Nov 2010 59,987 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner egde

Pass 5 Dec 2009 53,243 miles

Offside front tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge

Rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2008 47,268 miles

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

Rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2008 40,978 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 40,935 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 33,720 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake pads worn to 1.5mm minimum limit and need replacing

Pass 20 Jan 2006 15,755 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 15,755 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X964 MOE is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X964 MOE, 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 X964 MOE registered?

X964 MOE is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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