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BF55 HHZ

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,898 mi
Last recorded116,898 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2017 116,898 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres worn in the inner edges

Bonnet release tight

Rear suspension has very little movement

Signs of a power steering oil leak

The front subframe is very corroded

The n/s/f tyre has several bulges on the inner sidewall

The rear brake discs are very deteriorated

The rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2016 109,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 98,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexi (7.1.2)

Rear The rear suspension is very rigid and ride height is low. However no definitive fault found.

both rear trailing arm bushes have slight play

Fail 30 Oct 2015 98,251 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexi (7.1.2)

Rear The rear suspension is very rigid and ride height is low. However no definitive fault found.

both rear trailing arm bushes have slight play

Pass 3 Nov 2014 86,742 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 86,742 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 77,395 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Oct 2013 77,395 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 68,070 miles

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

bonnet slightly damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2012 68,069 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

bonnet slightly damaged

engine management light on

Pass 3 Nov 2011 55,499 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 42,879 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 42,879 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 37,125 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/front lower ball jiont dust cover clip detached

Pass 30 Oct 2008 29,957 miles

Rear 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
Full Alfa Romeo 156 reliability report

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BF55 HHZ 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 HHZ, 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 HHZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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