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Y585 NMW

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

118,725 mi
Last recorded118,725 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY585 NMW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2026 118,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor, holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor, holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported at baulk head (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall, small splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits on inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 117,136 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 115,095 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 114,393 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 112,344 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 110,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 107,771 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 106,189 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 103,816 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 103,816 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 100,886 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 98,962 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 95,286 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 91,499 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 88,200 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 84,392 miles

Windscreen washer jets badly aimed.Both rear tyres show signs of feathering on inner shoulders.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 80,800 miles

Both front tyres are wearing slightly on inner edges.N/S/R Tyre has feathered inner edge.

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 75,648 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 72,253 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 68,511 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 62,673 miles

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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Y585 NMW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 83,926 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 Y585 NMW, 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 25 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y585 NMW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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