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X968 DFJ

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,246 mi
Last recorded156,246 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX968 DFJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 156,246 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 153,123 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 153,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 148,796 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 139,000 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 126,683 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 111,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 111,800 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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X968 DFJ is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X968 DFJ, 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 X968 DFJ registered?

X968 DFJ is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 22 November 2000.

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