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YN56 OVB

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,287 mi
Last recorded89,287 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN56 OVB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 89,287 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 86,662 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 83,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 78,788 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 78,787 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 75,315 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both rear tyres worn on inner edge

fuel cap labelled incorrectly

Pass 18 Oct 2019 70,577 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 68,790 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 68,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 65,651 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 65,651 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 62,845 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 62,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 56,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 56,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 44,610 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 49,741 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 42,472 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 42,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 36,722 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 30,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 30,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 18,181 miles

headlamp beam pattern week

Fail 28 Nov 2009 18,181 miles

headlamp beam pattern week

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

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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YN56 OVB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YN56 OVB, 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 YN56 OVB registered?

YN56 OVB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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