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CF55 DWG

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,301 mi
Last recorded100,301 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 DWG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 100,301 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

front subframe corroded

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside front tyrewall kerb damage

Fail 11 Jul 2017 100,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

front subframe corroded

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside front tyrewall kerb damage

Pass 12 Jul 2016 94,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front flexi (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' on limits (8.3.1a)

heavy corrosion to under side of vehicle

rear discs corroded

steering rack damp

Fail 12 Jul 2016 94,361 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front flexi (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' on limits (8.3.1a)

heavy corrosion to under side of vehicle

rear discs corroded

steering rack damp

Fail 25 Apr 2015 87,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 87,922 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 81,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 81,361 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 80,615 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 75,405 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 75,405 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 69,378 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 28 Oct 2010 52,991 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,831 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 23,391 miles

front discs worn

slight oil leak

slight play in offside steering arm

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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CF55 DWG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey 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 CF55 DWG, 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 CF55 DWG registered?

CF55 DWG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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