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YA55 MTE

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,643 mi
Last recorded95,643 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 MTE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 95,643 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 95,643 miles

Nearside Front 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 78,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OIL LEVEL LOW/LEAKS.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,071 miles

OIL LEVEL LOW/LEAKS.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN.

Fail 8 Jun 2012 60,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,310 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 32,615 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 32,615 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 26,347 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 26,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 19,547 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 19,545 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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YA55 MTE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YA55 MTE, 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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YA55 MTE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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