£8,510 (Est: £5,000 - £6,000)
1998 Alfa Romeo 156 2.5 V6 A stunning and very rare example
United Kingdom • 14 Feb 2026 • Lot 212
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 2.5 V6 is a rare, low-mileage example with a bright red finish and a desirable manual transmission. Cherished by its previous owner, it boasts a comprehensive service history, original sales information, and has been featured at classic car shows, potentially making it one of the best available.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in beautiful condition, with great attention to detail and a fastidious owner. It has been featured in shows and YouTube videos, suggesting it's very well-maintained. While it's not perfect (as it's a used car), the description points to minimal cosmetic imperfections and suggests only minor reconditioning would be required, fitting the 'Excellent' category.
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Manual
Transmission:
ZAR93200001026298
Chassis No:
Odometer:
31,000 miles
R849DGN
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Here we have an opportunity to get yourself an Alfa Romeo 156, what’s so special about that you may say? Well, this is a bit different for a number of reasons; it is finished in bright red, which is very rare, and the only colour to have an Italian car in; it has only covered 31,000 miles; it is low ownership; it has a nice factory standard specification; it has that amazing 2.5 V6 engine; it has a great service history; and it has been in the care of a vendor who was fastidious about keeping it in top condition, which he has and all credit to him for doing so.
This Alfa has even had many features on YouTube with rave reviews, and was on the Alfa Romeo stand at the NEC Classic Car Show in 2022 and at the Festival of the Unexceptional in 2022.
The vendor has cherished this 156 whilst in his ownership, and it shows In fact, it has got better year on year.
The Alfa 156 was launched in 1997 making this an early example.
Upon launch, it was voted ‘Car of the Year’ in 1998, a high accola...
Points of note
£700
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£3,456
Median Price (Since 2020)
£30,961
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jul 20 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
31,577 miles
Registration Date
1998-06-26
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 21 2025 with 31,577 miles
Passed
On Jul 30 2024 with 28,838 miles
Passed
On Aug 25 2023 with 28,264 miles
Passed
On Jul 19 2022 with 26,235 miles
Passed
On Aug 17 2021 with 24,689 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jul 28 2020 with 22,888 miles
Passed
On Dec 18 2017 with 22,802 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- wipers smeary
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On Dec 15 2017 with 22,801 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory:
- wipers smeary
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Dec 13 2016 with 20,355 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and nail in (4.1.E.1)
- windscreen washers weak
Failed
On Dec 12 2016 with 20,344 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and nail in (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Jan 05 2016 with 18,485 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On Jan 04 2016 with 18,484 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Dec 04 2014 with 17,942 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Nov 27 2013 with 17,292 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Entered:
- Nail in nearside rear tyre
- rear exhaust deteriorated
Failed
On Nov 25 2013 with 17,258 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Entered:
- Nail in nearside rear tyre
- rear exhaust deteriorated
Passed
On Dec 03 2012 with 16,143 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Entered:
- air bag light on
Passed
On Nov 05 2011 with 15,681 miles
Failed
On Nov 03 2011 with 15,679 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Passed
On Oct 15 2010 with 15,282 miles
Failed
On Oct 14 2010 with 15,282 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Entered:
- air bag light on
Passed
On Sep 29 2009 with 14,446 miles
Failed
On Sep 28 2009 with 14,446 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Entered:
- wear in o/s steering
Passed
On Sep 12 2008 with 13,788 miles
Failed
On Sep 11 2008 with 13,788 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
User Entered:
- air bag light on
Passed
On Sep 07 2007 with 13,177 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed
On Sep 13 2006 with 12,643 miles
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