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BG55 UJR

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,327 mi
Last recorded108,327 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 UJR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 108,327 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion around rear towing eye (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint clamp broken. system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside of body at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 105,265 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 105,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 90,756 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 90,751 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 78,693 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 73,472 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 66,019 miles

Exhaust mountain damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 66,019 miles

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

Exhaust mountain damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 59,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 59,339 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 52,403 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 52,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 45,204 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs worn

turbo noisey

Fail 8 Nov 2010 45,204 miles

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

Coolant leak

both rear tyres worn inner tread

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs worn

lower engine cover insecure

oil level warning sensor fault

turbo noisey

Pass 23 Oct 2009 36,341 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 24,332 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)

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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BG55 UJR is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UJR, 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 UJR is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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