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MM55 JCU

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,636 mi
Last recorded163,636 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 JCU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 163,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 154,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 150,462 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Chip in windscreen

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside front tyre tread starting to lift

Fail 6 Jun 2019 150,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Chip in windscreen

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside front tyre tread starting to lift

Pass 23 Jun 2018 145,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 145,682 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 139,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear shock absorber weak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning light on

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2016 132,104 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear shock absorber weak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management light on

Fail 29 Jun 2016 132,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber weak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Jun 2015 125,098 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

front tyres wearing on edges and slight sidewall damage

Pass 7 Jun 2014 117,659 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 110,323 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 8 Jun 2013 110,323 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jun 2012 102,892 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge o/s rear more so

engine management light on

unable to fully check o/s rear seatbelt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2011 95,808 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

dash warning light on

front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Jun 2011 95,808 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

dash warning light on

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jun 2010 85,134 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 85,125 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 71,453 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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MM55 JCU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MM55 JCU, 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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MM55 JCU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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