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Y998 PCH

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,275 mi
Last recorded90,275 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 PCH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2019 90,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer corroded not within 30 cms of prescribed area

Offside Front floor

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both outer sills corroded at front out of prescribed area

Pass 15 Jan 2018 82,895 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 82,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 75,205 miles

1 of mid exhaust brackets broken loose

play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

play in both front upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 15 Jan 2016 69,184 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 69,180 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate faded both (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 67,402 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 60,906 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 54,923 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 52,096 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 49,027 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 45,300 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 40,178 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 35,957 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 33,030 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 29,200 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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Y998 PCH is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 Y998 PCH, 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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Y998 PCH is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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