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EA05 EWJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,724 mi
Last recorded79,724 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 EWJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 79,724 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 79,557 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 79,032 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 78,906 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 74,225 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 69,171 miles

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

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 28 Apr 2017 63,835 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 58,443 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 58,443 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 53,184 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 43,583 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 28,317 miles

Cuts in tread nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2013 28,216 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Cuts in tread nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2012 17,189 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 15,069 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 13,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hand Brake Cables Rubber Hangers Weathering

Fail 6 Apr 2010 13,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hand Brake Cables Rubber Hangers Weathering

Pass 9 Apr 2009 11,368 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 8,812 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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EA05 EWJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EA05 EWJ, 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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EA05 EWJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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