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CV55 OVP

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,699 mi
Last recorded98,699 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 OVP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 98,699 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated but still clears the screen affectively

Offside Rear reflector deteriorated but still visible

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner shoulder

engine management lamp illuminated

exhaust hanger bracket broken

Pass 3 Jul 2015 87,354 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres worn on the inner edge

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2015 87,354 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on the inner edge

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2014 74,081 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,430 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 49,332 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 49,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,059 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,220 miles

n/s main beam worked when tapped

Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,357 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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CV55 OVP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV55 OVP, 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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CV55 OVP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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