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CT55 EUB

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

159,420 mi
Last recorded159,420 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 EUB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2016 159,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Clutch to the floor

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 149,425 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 149,423 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 139,125 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken however not resulting in excessive movment or insecurity of system.

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside front tyre slightly perished on inner edge.

Fail 15 Dec 2014 139,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front exhaust bracket broken however not resulting in excessive movment or insecurity of system.

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside front tyre slightly perished on inner edge.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 129,040 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 129,040 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2012 126,992 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 126,992 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 98,485 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 71,202 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

air bag light on

offside nearside rear brake discs slightly worn

offside/nearside front brake discs slightly worn

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Nov 2010 71,202 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

air bag light on

offside nearside rear brake discs slightly worn

offside/nearside front brake discs slightly worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Dec 2009 60,995 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Dec 2009 60,987 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Nov 2008 48,460 miles

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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CT55 EUB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 CT55 EUB, 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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CT55 EUB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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