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YE03 SOU

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,328 mi
Last recorded108,328 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 SOU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 108,328 miles

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

o/s & n/s anti rollbar link ball joint dust covers in poor condition

Fail 7 Aug 2012 108,260 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

o/s & n/s anti rollbar link ball joint dust covers in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2011 105,199 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 105,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 101,757 miles

air bag warning light on

Fail 8 Sep 2010 101,757 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 9 Sep 2009 93,343 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 90,143 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 90,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 84,884 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 79,457 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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YE03 SOU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YE03 SOU, 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 YE03 SOU registered?

YE03 SOU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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