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GN06 LWU

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

85,057 mi
Last recorded85,057 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 LWU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2019 85,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting bracket excessively loose under rear of bonnet (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear flexi hose mounting bracket damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 84,282 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2015 73,440 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 73,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/rear tyre out ofshape inside edge 1.6mm

o/s/rear tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge 2mm

Fail 22 Apr 2014 65,316 miles

engine stabilzer bolt insecure

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres feathering recomend check and adjust camber both rear tyres out of sharp on the inner tread

Pass 22 Apr 2014 65,316 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres feathering recomend check and adjust camber both rear tyres out of sharp on the inner tread

engine stabilzer bolt insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2013 53,839 miles

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

floors starting to rust

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

front brake pads wearing low

front/ rear number plates starting to discolour

front/ rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside front foglamp not working

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear screen washer jet not working

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Apr 2013 53,781 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

floors starting to rust

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

front brake pads wearing low

front/ rear number plates starting to discolour

front/ rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside front foglamp not working

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear screen washer jet not working

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2012 41,956 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

front brake discs starting to wear

front lower suspension wishbones bushes starting to perish

front/ rear suspension coil springs and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

handbrake cables outer casings starting to rust

nearside front foglamp not working

offside front tyre tread inner edge wearing

offside front window not working

radiator starting to corrode

rear brake discs starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

Fail 6 Mar 2012 41,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

brake fluid level slightly low

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

front brake discs starting to wear

front lower suspension wishbones bushes starting to perish

front/ rear suspension coil springs and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

handbrake cables outer casings starting to rust

offside front tyre tread inner edge wearing

offside front window not working

radiator starting to corrode

rear brake discs starting to rust

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

Pass 12 Mar 2011 31,069 miles

rear brake discs starting to rust

rear inner brake pads wearing low

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

front antiroll bar bushes starting to wear

front brake discs starting to wear

front lower suspension wishbones bushes starting to perish

nearside front inner wheel rim slight damage

nearside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

rear antiroll bar and front/ rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

Fail 11 Mar 2011 31,069 miles

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

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

front antiroll bar bushes starting to wear

front brake discs starting to wear

front lower suspension wishbones bushes starting to perish

nearside front inner wheel rim slight damage

nearside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

rear antiroll bar and front/ rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

rear brake discs starting to rust

rear inner brake pads wearing low

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

Pass 1 Mar 2010 19,824 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 19,824 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 15,315 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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GN06 LWU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GN06 LWU, 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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GN06 LWU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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