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CN55 RYJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

81,496 mi
Last recorded81,496 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 RYJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 81,496 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 81,492 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended inner bushes and ball joint (2.4.F.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 78,984 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 78,976 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 77,525 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2014 77,522 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 75,628 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 75,628 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 67,157 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 67,157 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 51,336 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 51,284 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 40,367 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 40,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 31,711 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 18,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 18,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CN55 RYJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 CN55 RYJ, 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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CN55 RYJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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