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BL05 YPG

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,241 mi
Last recorded119,241 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YPG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2012 119,241 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 108,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 99,127 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 85,228 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 65,034 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 YPG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YPG, 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 YPG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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