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DN05 XUJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 XUJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 May 2015
Pass 14 Nov 2013 109,511 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust box outer skin starting to corrode.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 97,777 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 87,691 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 83,039 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 68,208 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 53,959 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

205/55/16

both rear tyres on wear indicators

oil level was low topped up. 2 litres

rear discs lipped an rear pads appear low

Pass 16 Jul 2008 41,178 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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DN05 XUJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DN05 XUJ, 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 DN05 XUJ registered?

DN05 XUJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is DN05 XUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN05 XUJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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