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OU56 EAK

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,289 mi
Last recorded52,289 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 EAK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2014 52,289 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 52,289 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 48,536 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 48,534 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,232 miles

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 44,232 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,955 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,701 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,758 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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OU56 EAK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OU56 EAK, 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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What year was OU56 EAK registered?

OU56 EAK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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