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FN06 ZPB

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,202 mi
Last recorded141,202 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 ZPB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 141,202 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 129,712 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 117,909 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 117,901 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 114,265 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriated

Fail 31 Jul 2015 114,265 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust deteriated

Pass 25 Jun 2014 103,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

suspension lowered all round

Pass 22 Feb 2013 83,289 miles

advise slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Feb 2012 70,297 miles

airbag light on

front pads worn low

front pipe flexy mesh detiorated

rear pads worn

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 1 Feb 2012 70,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

airbag light on

front pads worn low

front pipe flexy mesh detiorated

rear pads worn

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 24 Mar 2011 60,375 miles

front brake discs worn

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

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

both front windscreen wipers split

front under vehicle under tray damaged / insecure

fuel cap cover damaged / insecure

offside front tyre worn on edge & sidewall damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2011 60,375 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front windscreen wipers split

front brake discs worn

front under vehicle under tray damaged / insecure

fuel cap cover damaged / insecure

offside front tyre worn on edge & sidewall damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2010 45,269 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 45,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 31,145 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 31,145 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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FN06 ZPB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FN06 ZPB, 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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FN06 ZPB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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