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E8 CJR

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,402 mi
Last recorded60,402 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 CJR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 60,402 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,762 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 51,658 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS EXCESSIVELY WORN & CORRODED

both front tyres slightly worn on shoulders

Fail 24 Jan 2011 51,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS EXCESSIVELY WORN & CORRODED

both front tyres slightly worn on shoulders

Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,760 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded and worn.

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre has cut in tread and bald on inner edge.

Fail 26 Apr 2010 50,760 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded and worn.

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre has cut in tread and bald on inner edge.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 31,177 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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E8 CJR is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E8 CJR, 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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E8 CJR is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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