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DS54 BBF

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,860 mi
Last recorded51,860 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 BBF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 51,860 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 51,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 46,619 miles

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

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

floor underside rusty

front tyres wearing low on inside edge

Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,191 miles

ADVISE slight play in n/s upper suspension arm bush

Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,432 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 25,016 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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DS54 BBF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BBF, 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 BBF registered?

DS54 BBF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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The MOT history for DS54 BBF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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