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X978 RGG

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,096 mi
Last recorded147,096 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX978 RGG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2012 147,096 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

high level brake lamp not working

o/s and n/s front tyres running off on inner edges

Fail 17 Nov 2012 147,096 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

high level brake lamp not working

o/s and n/s front tyres running off on inner edges

Fail 17 Nov 2011 137,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 137,532 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 134,170 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 133,619 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 133,619 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 127,293 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windscreen wipers in poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2006 102,291 miles

Front spoiler scrapped and front undertray fairly heavily damaged

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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X978 RGG is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 X978 RGG, 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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X978 RGG is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 5 December 2000.

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