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EX06 ZWN

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,094 mi
Last recorded124,094 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 ZWN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 124,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 117,506 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing in use

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

signs of a possible diesel leak, but no visible leak observed during test

Pass 21 Mar 2016 113,624 miles

drivers seat has some play in the runner

Fail 21 Mar 2016 113,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

drivers seat has some play in the runner

Pass 31 Mar 2015 109,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

aux belt cracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

oil around o/s/f power steering pipes no leak found recommend further investagtion

Fail 31 Mar 2015 109,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

aux belt cracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

oil around o/s/f power steering pipes no leak found recommend further investagtion

Pass 29 Mar 2014 100,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres wearing very badly inner edge

slight tear drivers wiperblade rubber just meets requirements at time of test

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 93,242 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2012 89,561 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 81,757 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 81,757 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 72,439 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 30 Mar 2009 58,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 58,750 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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EX06 ZWN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 61,934 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 EX06 ZWN, 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 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EX06 ZWN registered?

EX06 ZWN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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