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BF55 HHJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,320 mi
Last recorded149,320 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 HHJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 149,320 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 149,310 miles

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 141,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre beginning to crack

Fail 27 Jan 2017 141,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre beginning to crack

Pass 16 Jan 2016 133,027 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 133,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 124,446 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 117,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 110,561 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 98,831 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 98,831 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 87,065 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 87,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 66,462 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 49,223 miles

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

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
Full Alfa Romeo 156 reliability report

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BF55 HHJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF55 HHJ, 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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BF55 HHJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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