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BG55 UJT

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

99,503 mi
Last recorded99,503 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 UJT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2018 99,503 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour also lens cover missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter area in engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

middle exhaust support broken

Pass 16 Nov 2017 89,610 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 89,581 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 84,027 miles

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

accident damage to o/s front wing, repeater light,mirror

engine cross member very rusty

low effort parking brake 16%

Pass 23 Nov 2015 77,009 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 76,978 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low offside & nearside (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake excessively fluctuating offside & nearside (3.7.B.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 73,330 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

eml on.

Fail 18 Jul 2014 73,276 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

EML on

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 70,973 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 70,889 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

intercooler hose taped up

Pass 31 May 2012 65,783 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 65,691 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 61,099 miles

engine management light indicates a fault.

front & rear discs worn.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 61,032 miles

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

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

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

engine management light indicates a fault.

front & rear discs worn.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 50,527 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 41,007 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 41,007 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 UJT is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 UJT, 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 UJT is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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