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Y477 HFG

2001 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,869 mi
Last recorded104,869 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 15683,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY477 HFG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 104,869 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 104,869 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 89,747 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 73,155 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 61,174 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 61,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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Y477 HFG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y477 HFG, 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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What year was Y477 HFG registered?

Y477 HFG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y477 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y477 HFG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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