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DS54 BAO

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,771 mi
Last recorded106,771 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 BAO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 106,771 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 106,698 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2016 101,218 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 95,064 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 88,877 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 84,088 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 78,322 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 76,137 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 76,133 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 76,080 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 65,244 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,873 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 48,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DS54 BAO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DS54 BAO, 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 DS54 BAO registered?

DS54 BAO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is DS54 BAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS54 BAO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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