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OY05 MRV

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,594 mi
Last recorded125,594 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 MRV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2019 125,594 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged NOT EFFECTING VIEW TO REAR (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 122,628 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 113,314 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 104,611 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs slightly worn - corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn on inner face - corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2015 104,611 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs slightly worn - corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn on inner face - corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 99,737 miles

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

nearside hand brake cable clip missing

Pass 14 Dec 2013 97,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2012 96,875 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 92,894 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 87,821 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 74,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 74,447 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 59,066 miles

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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OY05 MRV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 77,052 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 OY05 MRV, 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 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OY05 MRV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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