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MM55 PWE

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,193 mi
Last recorded98,193 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 PWE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 98,193 miles

Front subframe is corroded but not considered excessive.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jan 2019 98,193 miles

Front subframe is corroded but not considered excessive.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 97,000 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 97,000 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 95,150 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 95,150 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 93,642 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 91,632 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 89,556 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 89,556 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 82,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 82,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 67,548 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

SRS.lamp indicates a fualt

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 31 Jan 2011 56,693 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 44,110 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 44,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2009 31,523 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 31,505 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 PWE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MM55 PWE, 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 PWE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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