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DG05 FHS

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,349 mi
Last recorded72,349 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 FHS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 72,349 miles

dent in n/s/r outer wheel rim

engine under tray hanging down

front indicators show white light

n/s c.v. boot deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,475 miles

dent in n/s/r outer wheel rim

dent in o/s/r outer wheel rim

o/s number plate lamp dim

rear brake pads wearing low

slight play in n/s/f suspension arm bush

Fail 26 Feb 2009 58,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

dent in n/s/r outer wheel rim

dent in o/s/r outer wheel rim

o/s number plate lamp dim

rear brake pads wearing low

slight play in n/s/f suspension arm bush

Pass 11 Feb 2008 41,772 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 41,772 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DG05 FHS is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 DG05 FHS, 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 DG05 FHS registered?

DG05 FHS is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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