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DE54 ZGY

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,443 mi
Last recorded55,443 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 ZGY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 55,443 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 55,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 54,569 miles

nearside front tyre perished/ cracking

Fail 10 Oct 2019 54,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

nearside front tyre perished/ cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2018 52,863 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 51,628 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 47,876 miles

Engine/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play at both front steering arms

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 6 Oct 2015 42,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 40,184 miles

All brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 36,670 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 33,425 miles

Nearside rear tyre casolated on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2011 30,429 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 27,330 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 21,919 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 14,898 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 12,042 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 12,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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DE54 ZGY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DE54 ZGY, 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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DE54 ZGY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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