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BL05 YPD

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,862 mi
Last recorded78,862 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YPD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 78,862 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 62,362 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 61,565 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 60,044 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 60,044 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 55,855 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 44,028 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 YPD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YPD, 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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What year was BL05 YPD registered?

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

Is BL05 YPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 YPD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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