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BL05 YPC

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,756 mi
Last recorded113,756 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YPC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 113,756 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 113,756 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels cables snapped on both side (3.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 107,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 95,602 miles

nearside front and offside front brake discs worn but not seriously weakened

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

offside front and nearside front lower suspension ball joint has slight play

Pass 19 Jul 2012 80,894 miles

nearside front tyre worn very close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn very close to legal limit

Fail 19 Jul 2012 80,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre worn very close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn very close to legal limit

Pass 29 Jul 2011 75,451 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 75,451 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 62,227 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 49,126 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 34,916 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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BL05 YPC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL05 YPC, 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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BL05 YPC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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