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X976 TFC

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,367 mi
Last recorded142,367 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX976 TFC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 142,367 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 132,208 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 132,208 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 128,590 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 128,590 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear number plate damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2006 117,098 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 23 Aug 2005 107,864 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 107,864 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X976 TFC is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X976 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X976 TFC registered?

X976 TFC is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 26 October 2000.

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