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YG56 UGW

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,385 mi
Last recorded58,385 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 UGW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 58,385 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 56,456 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 54,801 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 54,734 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 52,787 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 51,047 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 49,506 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 49,506 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 47,906 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 47,906 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 40,850 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2012 40,850 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall cords not showing

Pass 1 Apr 2010 15,864 miles

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

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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YG56 UGW is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG56 UGW, 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 YG56 UGW registered?

YG56 UGW is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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