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YL55 VHJ

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,748 mi
Last recorded79,748 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 VHJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 79,748 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 75,567 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 68,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 62,287 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 56,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 44,080 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 39,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 33,099 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 33,099 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 26,725 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 26,724 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 21,950 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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YL55 VHJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YL55 VHJ, 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 YL55 VHJ registered?

YL55 VHJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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