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GBND56NXM

ALFA ROMEO 156

2006 · RED · PETROL · 118,847 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-05-01● MOT Valid · exp 2026-12-03● ULEZ Compliant
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Poor condition23 MOT tests · 16 passed

MOT History — 23 tests · 16 passed · 7 failed

PASS1 December 2025
118,847 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Floor damage
  • ADVISORYSupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
PASS26 November 2024
114,525 mi
  • ADVISORYExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • ADVISORYSupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Floor damaged
  • ADVISORYOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASS4 December 2023
108,739 mi
PASS1 December 2022
104,201 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYSupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  • ADVISORYmodified exhaust system fitted
  • ADVISORYmodified suspension fitted
FAIL5 September 2022
104,181 mi
  • MAJORExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MAJORExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (Front & centre) (6.1.2 (a))
  • MAJORNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (N/S floorpan) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • MINORNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (Inner arch ABS wiring) (4.11 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYSupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
PASS11 September 2021
99,709 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASS2 January 2020
96,931 mi
  • ADVISORYExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • ADVISORYNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASS8 January 2019
92,957 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYSide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
PASS9 January 2018
87,443 mi
FAIL9 January 2018
87,443 mi
  • PRSNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  • PRSOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PASS4 January 2017
80,607 mi
PASS6 January 2016
72,785 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)
  • ADVISORYboth sides parking brake cables slightly insecure
  • ADVISORYauxiliary belt worn
FAIL6 January 2016
72,785 mi
  • PRSNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • ADVISORYFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)
  • ADVISORYboth sides parking brake cables slightly insecure
  • ADVISORYauxiliary belt worn
PASS3 January 2015
66,799 mi
  • USER ENTEREDfront engine undertray damaged
  • USER ENTEREDcentre exhaust rubber not fitted
FAIL3 January 2015
66,799 mi
  • FAILOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
  • FAILNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • FAILOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  • FAILNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  • USER ENTEREDfront engine undertray damaged
  • USER ENTEREDcentre exhaust rubber not fitted
PASS10 January 2014
59,621 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDoffside headlight aim not checked
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
  • USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  • USER ENTEREDengine undertray insecure
FAIL8 January 2014
59,488 mi
  • FAILOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  • FAILOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  • FAILNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • FAILSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDoffside headlight aim not checked
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
  • USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  • USER ENTEREDengine undertray insecure
FAIL7 January 2013
44,489 mi
  • PRSNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • PRSOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • PRSNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  • PRSFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PASS7 January 2013
44,489 mi
PASS9 January 2012
32,966 mi
  • USER ENTEREDfront brake pads starting to get low
PASS11 October 2010
25,592 mi
FAIL11 October 2010
25,592 mi
  • FAILRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  • USER ENTEREDOffside rear brake disc heavily scored
PASS19 October 2009
16,602 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
ALFA ROMEO
Model
156
Colour
RED
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
2,492 cc
Year
2006
First registered
2006-10
CO₂ emissions
283 g/km
Tax due
2027-05-01
MOT expiry
2026-12-03
Recorded mileage
118,847 mi

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