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BD05 ELC

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,319 mi
Last recorded94,319 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 ELC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 94,319 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

steering rack weeping fluid

Fail 13 Aug 2019 94,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

steering rack weeping fluid

Pass 25 Jun 2018 92,295 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

subframe has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2017 86,855 miles

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

exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 3 May 2016 79,801 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit subframe has corrosion (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 79,801 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit subframe has corrosion (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 71,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust support bracket corroded and no longer attached to exhaust system, exhaust is still supported

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 62,994 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 62,994 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 54,696 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 44,869 miles

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

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

slight fraying to o/s/f seatbelt webbing

Pass 14 Jun 2011 35,153 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 25,581 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 21,434 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 16,607 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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BD05 ELC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD05 ELC, 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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BD05 ELC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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