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GN06 VVU

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,152 mi
Last recorded105,152 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 105,152 miles

Central Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front inner arch support heavily corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 105,142 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure rubber split from blade (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed inner arch (1.9.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure rubber split from blade (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement caliper arm seized on (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires behind headlamp (1.9.2c)

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

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

Offside Front inner arch support heavily corroded

Offside Rear Inner tyre damage on sidewall

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear handbrake support fixings broken from car

Pass 13 Jul 2016 101,620 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 101,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 97,074 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 84,307 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 68,229 miles

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

deterioration to rear exhaust

uneven wear to rear tyre's

Pass 23 May 2012 53,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rusty exhaust.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 53,409 miles

Air bag light on.

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 53,409 miles

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

Air bag light on.

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,793 miles

Air bag light on.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 51,793 miles

Air bag light on.

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 47,572 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 47,572 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,608 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
Full Alfa Romeo 156 reliability report

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GN06 VVU 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 66.7%.

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 VVU, 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 VVU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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