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YD56 SVT

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,012 mi
Last recorded71,012 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 SVT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 71,012 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 64,058 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 53,480 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

air bag light on

center rear exhaust leaking

front exhaust flexi pipes deteriorated

n/s/r brake pads low

Fail 3 Aug 2012 53,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

air bag light on

center rear exhaust leaking

front exhaust flexi pipes deteriorated

n/s/r brake pads low

Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,507 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,982 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 30,389 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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YD56 SVT is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YD56 SVT, 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 YD56 SVT registered?

YD56 SVT is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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The MOT history for YD56 SVT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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