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DG55 EZP

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,399 mi
Last recorded84,399 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 EZP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 84,399 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 84,399 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ball joint bush split also (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread tyre out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 81,904 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r & n/s/r wheel rim's buckled

Fail 15 Jul 2015 81,904 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r & n/s/r wheel rim's buckled

Pass 1 Jul 2014 75,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 75,679 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2013 59,630 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 59,624 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 1 Nov 2012 56,103 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 45,868 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 36,524 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 36,523 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,720 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 25,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 18,657 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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DG55 EZP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DG55 EZP, 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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DG55 EZP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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