The ALFA ROMEO 156 (1998-06) 4DR SALOON 1.9 JTD 140 VELOCE is a compact, four-door family saloon, rather than a hatchback or SUV. In the UK used-car market it offers an individual alternative to familiar rivals such as the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Ford Mondeo, with Italian styling at an accessible older-car price. mycarcheck.com has recorded 16 look-ups covering 12 distinct VINs, so these figures are useful clues rather than a complete market picture. The average private-sale valuation was £900, with recorded mileage averaging 114,000 miles and annual mileage around 5,000. Cars checked had an average of about five previous keepers. It suits commuters and small families seeking a comfortable saloon for daily or motorway journeys, especially drivers valuing character over newer technology. Veloce trim and Italian styling give the 156 more personality than mainstream alternatives; its diesel engine suits longer trips well. Check condition and history carefully.