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BG55 UJO

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,930 mi
Last recorded115,930 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 UJO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 115,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

outer handbrake cables split o/s/r and n/s/r

Fail 13 Mar 2015 115,930 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

outer handbrake cables split o/s/r and n/s/r

Pass 3 Mar 2014 100,201 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake cables outer split

Fail 3 Mar 2014 100,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

handbrake cables outer split

Pass 12 Mar 2013 81,723 miles

front discs poor condition

h brake cable casing split

Fail 12 Mar 2013 81,723 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front discs poor condition

h brake cable casing split

Pass 6 Mar 2012 72,146 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 11 Mar 2011 50,956 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 50,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 28,048 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 25,456 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 18,305 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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BG55 UJO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BG55 UJO, 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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BG55 UJO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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