MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,128 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine management light on.
nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge.
wiper blades smearing.
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on.
engine oil low.
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
engine management light on.
engine oil low.
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTHS LOW FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED OFFSIDE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM HAS WEAR
slight play osf top suspension wishbone.handbrake cables split.under tray damaged
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 156?
Based on 487,324 MOT tests across 48,356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY05 YYR is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 AY05 YYR, 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 YYR registered?
AY05 YYR is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 May 2005.
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