1998 Alfa Romeo 156 2.0L Petrol · R433 CKK
1998 Alfa Romeo 156 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 95,785 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 156
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,785 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R433 CKK Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 95,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R433 CKK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 (R433 CKK) between June 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (17 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
R433 CKK Mileage History
- 20/06/200668,885 mi
- 22/06/200668,885 mi
- 06/12/200669,651 mi+766 mi
- 08/11/200772,171 mi+2,520 mi
- 12/11/200874,853 mi+2,682 mi
- 12/11/200978,112 mi+3,259 mi
- 12/11/200978,112 mi
- 10/11/201079,782 mi+1,670 mi
- 09/11/201180,706 mi+924 mi
- 21/11/201283,084 mi+2,378 mi
- 22/11/201283,084 mi
- 06/11/201385,768 mi+2,684 mi
- 07/11/201488,656 mi+2,888 mi
- 18/11/201590,218 mi+1,562 mi
- 07/11/201691,297 mi+1,079 mi
- 15/11/201792,765 mi+1,468 mi
- 13/11/201893,481 mi+716 mi
- 02/12/201994,020 mi+539 mi
- 27/12/201994,020 mi
- 07/09/202294,301 mi+281 mi
- 07/09/202294,301 mi
- 05/09/202394,930 mi+629 mi
- 05/09/202394,931 mi+1 mi
- 27/08/202495,415 mi+484 mi
- 02/09/202595,782 mi+367 mi
- 03/03/202695,785 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,365 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo 156
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: ALFA ROMEO 156
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Cam Variator Rattle and Cam Belt Wear(Serious)
The Twin Spark engines on the 156 use a cam variator to adjust valve timing. When worn, it produces a distinctive diesel-like rattle on startup that lasts a few seconds. Alfa originally specified a 72,000-mile cam belt interval but reduced this to 36,000 miles from November 2006. A failed cam belt causes catastrophic engine damage.
- V6 Water Pump Failure(Serious)
The 2.5 and 3.2 litre Busso V6 engines on the 156 use a water pump with a plastic impeller that can crack over time. This causes coolant loss, overheating and potential engine damage. Alfa Workshop recommends replacing the water pump at the same time as the cam belt, typically every 60,000 miles on V6 models.
- Air Flow Meter Failure(Moderate)
The 156's air flow meter (MAF sensor) can fail, causing poor engine performance, hesitation, rough idle and increased fuel consumption. A faulty MAF sends incorrect airflow data to the ECU, resulting in incorrect fuelling. Replacement sensors cost around £120 and are a common fault on higher-mileage examples.
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- Cam Variator Rattle and Cam Belt WearSerious
The Twin Spark engines on the 156 use a cam variator to adjust valve timing. When worn, it produces a distinctive diesel-like rattle on startup that lasts a few seconds. Alfa originally specified a 72,000-mile cam belt interval but reduced this to 36,000 miles from November 2006. A failed cam belt causes catastrophic engine damage.
- V6 Water Pump FailureSerious
The 2.5 and 3.2 litre Busso V6 engines on the 156 use a water pump with a plastic impeller that can crack over time. This causes coolant loss, overheating and potential engine damage. Alfa Workshop recommends replacing the water pump at the same time as the cam belt, typically every 60,000 miles on V6 models.
- Air Flow Meter FailureModerate
The 156's air flow meter (MAF sensor) can fail, causing poor engine performance, hesitation, rough idle and increased fuel consumption. A faulty MAF sends incorrect airflow data to the ECU, resulting in incorrect fuelling. Replacement sensors cost around £120 and are a common fault on higher-mileage examples.
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