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X97 HNV

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,230 mi
Last recorded89,230 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX97 HNV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 89,230 miles

front exhaust pipe flexy pipe blowing slightly

offside & nearside front flexy hoses perishing

offside front, offside rear & nearside rear tyres worn low

Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,760 miles

most meatel brake pipes corr

slight play to both front top wish bone inner bushes

Fail 24 Apr 2013 86,760 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

most meatel brake pipes corr

slight play to both front top wish bone inner bushes

Pass 19 Apr 2012 83,810 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 75,534 miles

air bag lamp on

front brake discs worn

management lamp on

Fail 21 Apr 2011 75,530 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

air bag lamp on

front brake discs worn

management lamp on

Pass 22 Apr 2010 67,157 miles

airbag light on.

both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

chips in w/screen.

exhaust corroded.

n/s/r tyre slightly perished.

slight imbalance on front srvice brake.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 62,205 miles

airbag lamp on

Fail 16 Apr 2009 62,142 miles

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

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

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

airbag lamp on

Pass 22 Apr 2008 59,049 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 59,049 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 55,044 miles

AIR BAG LAMP ON

BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

SLIGHT PULSATE TO FRONT BRAKES

Fail 12 Apr 2007 55,041 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

AIR BAG LAMP ON

BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 13 Apr 2006 49,530 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S OF STEERING RACK

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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X97 HNV is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X97 HNV, 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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X97 HNV is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 12 December 2000.

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