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C2 JLL

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,904 mi
Last recorded107,904 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 JLL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 107,904 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 107,043 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 102,993 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

under tray damaged held on by cable ties

Fail 11 Nov 2017 102,957 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases second silencer holed (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine management lamp illuminated

oil not registering on dipstick

under tray damaged held on by cable ties

Pass 15 Nov 2016 97,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit balled on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

eml on

Fail 11 Nov 2016 97,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired anti rattle clips incorrectly fitted causing half the brake pad face to not touch disc (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp on (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit balled on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

eml on

Pass 12 Nov 2015 88,589 miles

Engine Management light is on

Front Lower Exhaust flexi down pipe weak

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi down pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 88,550 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 15 Oct 2014 85,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 78,698 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 78,587 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 66,650 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 66,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 55,504 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 55,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 43,529 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)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 43,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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 11 Dec 2009 31,363 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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
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C2 JLL is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 61,934 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 C2 JLL, 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 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C2 JLL is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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