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PX56 AFV

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,808 mi
Last recorded69,808 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 AFV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 69,808 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box. (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly loose where rear box join centre box.

Fail 10 Oct 2017 69,806 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working Both n/s and o/s. (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box. (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly loose where rear box join centre box.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 56,246 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 56,242 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer fouling anti roll bar. (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 46,610 miles

Nearside Rear nail in n/s rear tyre.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 40,631 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer slightly corroded but ok.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 35,724 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 35,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 30,766 miles

exhaust box blowing

Pass 21 Oct 2011 24,825 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 18,424 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 9,313 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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PX56 AFV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PX56 AFV, 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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PX56 AFV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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