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X971 TFC

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,290 mi
Last recorded123,290 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 TFC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 123,290 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 123,279 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 110,638 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 110,488 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

all 4 tyres worn and scrubbing off on inside edge

Pass 16 Jun 2007 100,863 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 95,909 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slite cut in inner side wall on n/s/f not exsposing cordes

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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X971 TFC is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X971 TFC, 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 X971 TFC registered?

X971 TFC is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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