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X965 PSS

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,139 mi
Last recorded70,139 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX965 PSS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2009 70,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 70,138 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 61,089 miles

rear ehaust box outer skin is corroded.

spare tyre is under inflated.

Fail 19 Dec 2008 61,772 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear exhauist box outer skin is corroded..

spare tyre is under inflated.

Fail 12 Dec 2008 61,638 miles

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

rear exhauist box outer skin is corroded..

spare tyre is under inflated.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 53,847 miles

o/s & n/s front tyre inner edges are worn,

o/s & n/s rear tyres are worn close to legal limit.

rear exhaust outer skin is corrodded.

Fail 18 Dec 2007 53,847 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s & n/s front tyre inner edges are worn,

o/s & n/s rear tyres are worn close to legal limit.

rear exhaust outer skin is corrodded.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 47,701 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 47,701 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 38,421 miles

all four tyres getting close to legal limit & o/s front brake outer pad is low.

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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X965 PSS is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X965 PSS, 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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X965 PSS is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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