The ALFA ROMEO 156 (1998-06) 5DR SPORTWAGON 2.4 JTD is a compact five-door estate, blending Italian style with useful load space. In the UK it sits in the sporty family-car part of the used market, offering an alternative to more familiar estate rivals such as the BMW 3 Series Touring and Ford Mondeo. Its 2.4-litre diesel engine makes it suited to longer commutes and family trips, while the estate body can carry everyday luggage, hobbies or shopping. It may appeal to drivers wanting character and a more engaging feel than a conventional practical estate, though condition and service history matter greatly on an older, relatively uncommon Alfa Romeo. mycarcheck.com has only three look-ups covering two VINs, so its figures are a small snapshot, not a market-wide guide: average private-sale value is £600, recorded mileage 69,000 and annual mileage 2,000. Checks also show an average 6.3 previous keepers, making vehicle checks worthwhile.