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CV05 JLO

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,731 mi
Last recorded112,731 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 JLO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 112,731 miles

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers fitted obscuring testable areas

surface corrosion on floor

Fail 10 Oct 2016 112,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers fitted obscuring testable areas

surface corrosion on floor

Pass 12 Oct 2015 107,105 miles

vehicle has corrosion on underside

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

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2015 107,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers fitted

vehicle has corrosion on underside

Pass 18 Feb 2014 99,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2014 99,280 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 88,320 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning light on

both rear rubber mounts on silencer split

nearside front tyre bold on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear silencer corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2013 88,320 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear rubber mounts on silencer split

nearside front tyre bold on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 79,713 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 68,841 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 59,736 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 59,607 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 53,470 miles

Front number plate getting dicoloured

Offside wiper blade starting to split at end

Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,389 miles

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

front and rear b/pads getting low

Fail 26 Mar 2008 44,313 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

front and rear b/pads getting low

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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CV05 JLO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CV05 JLO, 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 CV05 JLO registered?

CV05 JLO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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