MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
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
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
Rear sigh mirror insecured
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
Bothside rear brakediscs worned.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Exhaust system rear box deterioreted.
Near side sight mirror back cover damaged.
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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