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YH56 NRK

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,757 mi
Last recorded88,757 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 NRK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 88,757 miles

Offside Rear tyre split inside edge

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 88,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear tyre split inside edge

Pass 18 Oct 2014 88,656 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

near side front inner gaiter split

near side wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2013 83,084 miles

coil springs coroded-inner wheel arches corroded-

floor areas /sills/ chassie legs corroded- brake pipes surface rust pads low-front x2 exhaust flexis slightly stiff- front tyres low-rear pads low- both sides front chassie legs areas slightly distorted-steerng slight notchy-front pads low-coil sprin

Pass 1 Nov 2012 79,333 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 79,331 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)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 65,993 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 55,196 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 42,354 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 42,354 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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YH56 NRK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YH56 NRK, 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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YH56 NRK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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