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AO05 SHJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,638 mi
Last recorded203,638 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 SHJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 203,638 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 203,636 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 202,360 miles

Front Fuel hose deteriorated engine, fuel rail (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge v low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spot in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 202,360 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Fuel hose deteriorated engine, fuel rail (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge v low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spot in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 201,474 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering arm ()

Pass 22 Jun 2018 191,854 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 191,844 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 176,928 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 176,928 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 160,580 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 160,541 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 139,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 121,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 121,993 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 114,189 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside number plate loose but not insecure

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated but still clears screen

Pass 17 Oct 2011 101,654 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside headlamp beam image poor

Pass 26 Aug 2010 90,207 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside registration plate lamp slightly dim

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2009 82,697 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 68,960 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 68,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 56,022 miles

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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AO05 SHJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 77,052 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO05 SHJ, 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 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO05 SHJ registered?

AO05 SHJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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