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LJ56 RDY

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,217 mi
Last recorded149,217 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 RDY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 149,217 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 137,197 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside wing mirror slightly loose and damaged

Oil leak

Play in both front inner rack joints

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

Under-trays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2017 137,148 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt buckle missing (5.2.5a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Engine cover fitted

Front Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside wing mirror slightly loose and damaged

Oil leak

Play in both inner rack joints

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 121,794 miles

Rear sigh mirror insecured

Fail 29 Jan 2016 121,794 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear sigh mirror insecured

Pass 29 Jan 2015 109,633 miles

Bothside rear brakediscs worned.

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 109,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Bothside rear brakediscs worned.

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 97,502 miles

Exhaust system rear box deterioreted.

Near side sight mirror back cover damaged.

Fail 28 Jan 2014 97,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bothside front brake pads plus discs worned.

Exhaust system rear box deterioreted.

Near side sight mirror back cover damaged.

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 84,673 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 71,949 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 71,949 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,532 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 41,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 41,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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LJ56 RDY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black 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 LJ56 RDY, 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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LJ56 RDY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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