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DC51 TON

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,563 mi
Last recorded67,563 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC51 TON
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 67,563 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 67,548 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2014 63,983 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded in places

under body corroded in places

Pass 18 Apr 2014 63,983 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded in places

under body corroded in places

Fail 15 Mar 2014 63,937 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 63,895 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs corroded inner face slightly

front subframe corroded

offside mirror outer cover loose but mirror secure

under body corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,023 miles

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)

n/s r h/brake just ok

Pass 23 Aug 2010 54,116 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 54,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 42,275 miles

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

slight play in top suspension arm joints

Pass 4 Sep 2008 30,695 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 30,695 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front wiper blades split

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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DC51 TON is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DC51 TON, 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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DC51 TON is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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