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AV55 ZXD

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,716 mi
Last recorded70,716 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 ZXD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 70,716 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 67,390 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 67,390 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 61,070 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 61,066 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 54,354 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 54,221 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 ZXD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZXD, 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 ZXD registered?

AV55 ZXD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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