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X979 FEL

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,041 mi
Last recorded73,041 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 FEL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 73,041 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 68,002 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Jul 2010 61,504 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 55,683 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2009 55,683 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Jul 2009 55,683 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2008 53,041 miles

radiator in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2007 51,876 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 50,433 miles

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

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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X979 FEL is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X979 FEL, 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 X979 FEL registered?

X979 FEL is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 19 October 2000.

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