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RX06 XVJ

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,935 mi
Last recorded63,935 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 XVJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 63,935 miles

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

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

outer sills not checked due to plastic trims

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2016 63,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

outer sills not checked due to plastic trims

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 60,057 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 60,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 58,295 miles

Offside Rear floor has some rust in it

Pass 22 Sep 2014 52,140 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 46,341 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 46,341 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 39,644 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 21,612 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

advise tracking needs checking!

Fail 9 Jul 2011 21,612 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise tracking needs checking!

Pass 3 Aug 2010 25,089 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 16,914 miles

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

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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RX06 XVJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RX06 XVJ, 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 RX06 XVJ registered?

RX06 XVJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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The MOT history for RX06 XVJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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