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BL54 ODB

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,000 mi
Last recorded153,000 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 ODB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 153,000 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake Caliper securing clip seems loose

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake only just met performance efficiency

Pass 1 Mar 2016 140,848 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 135,467 miles

Front and rear floor pan areas getting abit corroded

N/S/R wheel abit bent at inner rim

O/S/F fog/spot light lens broken

P/Brake lever release button missing (Still works)

Rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken away from pipe (Pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Slight wear and movement starting at both front top suspension arm mountings at bushes/pins

VERY slight UP/DOWN wear and movement starting at both front lower ball joints

Fail 12 Jun 2015 135,467 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front and rear floor pan areas getting abit corroded

N/S/R wheel abit bent at inner rim

O/S/F fog/spot light lens broken

P/Brake lever release button missing (Still works)

Rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken away from pipe (Pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Slight wear and movement starting at both front top suspension arm mountings at bushes/pins

VERY slight UP/DOWN wear and movement starting at both front lower ball joints

Pass 29 May 2014 127,221 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 127,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front subframe abit corroded

General underside floor pan areas starting to get abit corroded

N/S/R Inner b/pad appears low and nearing limits of wear

N/S/R tyre low on tread and getting worn at inner tread edge

Slight brake bind at N/S/R

Slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F lower ball joint

Pass 13 Jun 2013 120,037 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at both front lower ball joints (esp O/S/F)

Both rear tyres and N/S/F tyre getting abit worn at inner tread edges

Floor pan areas getting abit corroded

Front b/discs getting abit corroded at inner faces

O/S/R tyre worn at inner tread edge and ON limits of tread wear

P/Brake lever release button cap missing

Pass 30 May 2012 104,117 miles

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

O/S/R tyre getting abit uneven and worn at inner tread edge areas

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

Rear floor pan areas getting abit corroded

Pass 21 May 2011 89,910 miles

plastic sill covers fitted making full examination difficult

rear park brake cable outer cores breaking up and rear brake disc faces disscoloured

some slight movement detected in front suspension joints and bushes

Fail 21 May 2011 89,910 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

plastic sill covers fitted making full examination difficult

rear park brake cable outer cores breaking up and rear brake disc faces disscoloured

some slight movement detected in front suspension joints and bushes

Pass 7 May 2010 77,512 miles

O/S door mirror cover abit loose

Slight surface corrosion at front and rear floor pan areas on underside

Fail 6 May 2010 77,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S door mirror cover abit loose

Slight surface corrosion at front and rear floor pan areas on underside

Pass 1 Jun 2009 65,432 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 49,818 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 48,665 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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BL54 ODB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL54 ODB, 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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BL54 ODB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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