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AV55 NJU

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

37,687 mi
Last recorded37,687 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 NJU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 37,687 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 37,686 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 35,620 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 34,132 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 34,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 30 Sep 2020 32,966 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 32,966 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 31,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 31,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 29,936 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 29,936 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Will not adjust up (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 28,337 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 28,337 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 26,589 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 26,589 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 24,800 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 22,381 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 22,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 19,915 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven, stepped on inner tread section

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2012 17,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 17,404 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 14,591 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to the limit and worn on the inner edge.

offside front steering arm has slight play.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 11,004 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 7,914 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 5,565 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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AV55 NJU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AV55 NJU, 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 AV55 NJU registered?

AV55 NJU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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