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FG06 XSY

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,046 mi
Last recorded147,046 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 XSY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 147,046 miles

Front Outer brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Outer brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2017 147,046 miles

Front Outer brake discs corroded

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Outer brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 142,833 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion on all brake disc inner faces

n/s front tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls

nail in o/s front tyre

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 5 Jul 2016 142,832 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion on all brake disc inner faces

n/s front tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls

nail in o/s front tyre

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 4 Jul 2015 141,540 miles

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

n/s front tyre outer sidewall cracking

o/s front tyre inner sidewall cracking

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 4 Jul 2015 141,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre outer sidewall cracking

o/s front tyre inner sidewall cracking

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 30 Jun 2014 140,456 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight corrosion and wear on brake discs

Fail 30 Jun 2014 140,456 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight corrosion and wear on brake discs

Pass 3 Jul 2013 134,911 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2012 130,580 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 130,394 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 126,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs worn

front suspension bushes creaking

o/s/f tyre tread depth getting low 3.1mm

Pass 9 Mar 2010 107,983 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 107,982 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 993,369 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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FG06 XSY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FG06 XSY, 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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FG06 XSY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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