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AV55 PPZ

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 PPZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 106,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 102,285 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 96,623 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 96,623 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 94,767 miles

Both sides front chassis starting to corrode

Front tyres wearing on edges

Play in steering rack inner joints, advise replace offside

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Road springs corroded

Slight play in Nearside rear top suspension mount

Pass 9 Oct 2015 92,768 miles

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Rear road springs corroded

Slight play both sides front lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 9 Oct 2015 92,768 miles

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

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Rear road springs corroded

Slight play both sides front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 17 Oct 2014 89,961 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cracks in offside rear tyre (advise replacement)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 87,088 miles

offside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 1 Oct 2012 85,051 miles

slight play in both sides front lower suspension arm bushes

slight play in nearside front upper suspension bushes

slight play nearside rear suspension

Pass 3 Oct 2011 81,933 miles

slight play nearside upper suspension bushes

Pass 11 Oct 2010 78,403 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm

slight play nearside rear top suspension mount

Fail 11 Oct 2010 78,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre on 2mm

slight play nearside rear top suspension mount

Pass 26 Oct 2009 75,887 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 60,844 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 60,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 PPZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PPZ, 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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AV55 PPZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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