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X96 CWN

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,091 mi
Last recorded123,091 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX96 CWN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 123,091 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 118,777 miles

*** OIL LEAK ***

Front coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill / outer sill / chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill / outer sill / chassis leg areas (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE WHEN CHECKED ON TURN PLATES AT TIME OF INSPECTION (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill / outer sill / chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill / outer sill / chassis leg areas (5.2.6)

corrosion to some under body panels but not seriously weakened

Fail 3 Nov 2015 118,698 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan to sill area (5.2.6)

*** OIL LEAK ***

Front coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill / outer sill / chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill / outer sill / chassis leg areas (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE WHEN CHECKED ON TURN PLATES AT TIME OF INSPECTION (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill / outer sill / chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill / outer sill / chassis leg areas (5.2.6)

corrosion to some under body panels but not seriously weakened

Pass 5 Nov 2014 112,696 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2014 112,613 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 107,903 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

floor area corroded

n/s/r tyre inner edge slightly wearing

rear coil springs (both) corroded

severe oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2013 107,902 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

floor area corroded

n/s/r tyre inner edge slightly wearing

rear coil springs (both) corroded

severe oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 103,639 miles

front brake imballance 24%

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2012 103,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 96,759 miles

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

air bag light on

flexy hoses deteriorated

floor corroded

headlights deteriorated

n/s and o/s top suspension arm bushes worn

oil leak

rear seats not in use at time of test

springs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 88,424 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

front discs worn

Fail 2 Nov 2010 88,423 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

front discs worn

Pass 6 Nov 2009 72,765 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 72,641 miles

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 64,832 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 55,807 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 46,575 miles

Rear 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
Full Alfa Romeo 156 reliability report

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X96 CWN is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X96 CWN, 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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X96 CWN is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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