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AY05 YYG

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,405 mi
Last recorded37,405 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YYG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2012 37,405 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 37,405 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,477 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 31,293 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 27,101 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 27,101 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 24,471 miles

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

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

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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AY05 YYG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY05 YYG, 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 AY05 YYG registered?

AY05 YYG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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The MOT history for AY05 YYG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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