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188D961

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,462 mi
Last recorded19,462 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration188D961
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 19,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER TREAD

Pass 14 Oct 2011 19,327 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 19,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER TREAD

Pass 28 Sep 2010 17,784 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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188D961 is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 72,591 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 188D961, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 188D961 registered?

188D961 is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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