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X974 FEV

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,018 mi
Last recorded116,018 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX974 FEV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 116,018 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 116,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 112,443 miles

various corrotion to underside

Pass 17 Jan 2014 108,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 108,325 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear silencer mounting bracketry has come away from silencer but still supports exhaust at test.

Underbody is starting to show some signs of surface corrosion.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 108,322 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear silencer mounting bracketry has come away from silencer but still supports exhaust at test.

Underbody is starting to show some signs of surface corrosion.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 105,025 miles

near side rear floor corroded not in perscribed area

Fail 4 Jan 2013 105,020 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

near side rear floor corroded not in perscribed area

Pass 21 Dec 2011 99,326 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 99,326 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 95,605 miles

Rear brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 28 Oct 2010 95,602 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 15 Oct 2009 90,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 90,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 83,323 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 75,800 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 75,800 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 69,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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X974 FEV is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X974 FEV, 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 X974 FEV registered?

X974 FEV is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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