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CV05 ZGC

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,174 mi
Last recorded95,174 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 ZGC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 95,174 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 95,170 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 83,948 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 74,188 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 74,181 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 64,295 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 53,303 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 38,240 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2009 25,838 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 13,553 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,383 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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CV05 ZGC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CV05 ZGC, 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 ZGC registered?

CV05 ZGC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is CV05 ZGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV05 ZGC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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