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K22 UVL

1998 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,392 mi
Last recorded89,392 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo 15692,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK22 UVL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 89,392 miles

Battery insecure

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

o/s/f pads wearing low

plastic fuel pipe has gash

Fail 3 Aug 2010 89,173 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Battery insecure

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

o/s/f pads wearing low

plastic fuel pipe has gash

Pass 6 Aug 2009 80,884 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 80,884 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emissions not tested due to exhaust being open at manifold.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 75,260 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 75,260 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 73,988 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges.

Headlamp switch faulty.

Surface corrosion appearing on underside.

Pass 18 May 2006 68,351 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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K22 UVL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 92,752 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 K22 UVL, 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 28 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 K22 UVL registered?

K22 UVL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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The MOT history for K22 UVL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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