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GN06 VPZ

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,723 mi
Last recorded59,723 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 VPZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 59,723 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 57,160 miles

both front tyres have shoulder wear

Fail 2 Mar 2017 57,160 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres have shoulder wear

Pass 16 Sep 2015 50,729 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 50,729 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 43,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,584 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 34,058 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 27,037 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 27,037 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2010 18,921 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 10,541 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 VPZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GN06 VPZ, 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 VPZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 7 August 2006.

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