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YR56 YMU

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,689 mi
Last recorded149,689 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 YMU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 149,689 miles

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

Handbrake only just passed

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

Nearside steering tierod badly worn but unable to view because of gaitor

Pass 28 Jan 2017 137,704 miles

Front Subframe slightly corroded

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

In and around rear suspension components corodded

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 137,704 miles

Front Subframe slightly corroded

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

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

In and around rear suspension components corodded

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 119,021 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

high level brake light n/w

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2016 119,021 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

high level brake light n/w

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2014 108,174 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 108,163 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 98,023 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 90,062 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 83,434 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 18 Jul 2011 83,434 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 19 Aug 2010 68,487 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 68,485 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 65,930 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

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
Full Alfa Romeo 156 reliability report

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YR56 YMU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YR56 YMU, 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 YR56 YMU registered?

YR56 YMU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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