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CU05 RJV

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,951 mi
Last recorded56,951 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 RJV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 56,951 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 56,655 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 56,654 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 55,218 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 9 Apr 2015 55,218 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,230 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

brake pedal rubber worn to metal on edge

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

intermitant fault nearside front indicators/ dip beam & side repeater

Fail 23 Apr 2014 53,230 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

brake pedal rubber worn to metal on edge

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

intermitant fault nearside front indicators/ dip beam & side repeater

Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,360 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 48,354 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 41,817 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,619 miles

engine management light on

Pass 10 Mar 2010 25,657 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,135 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 13,991 miles

ADVICE ON TRACKING FRONT TYRES WORN ON IN SIDE.

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

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

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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CU05 RJV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU05 RJV, 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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CU05 RJV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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