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BP54 VCD

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,611 mi
Last recorded144,611 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 VCD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 144,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 135,997 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2014 135,997 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 129,646 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 129,642 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 120,235 miles

o/s/f brake hose slightly perished

o/s/f seat sligthly twisted

Fail 23 Aug 2012 120,235 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f brake hose slightly perished

o/s/f seat sligthly twisted

Pass 19 Aug 2011 108,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 108,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 96,353 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 85,436 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 71,251 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake discs worn

Pass 11 Sep 2007 60,476 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 60,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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
Full Alfa Romeo 156 reliability report

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BP54 VCD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BP54 VCD, 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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BP54 VCD is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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