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A6 RVA

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

140,043 mi
Last recorded140,043 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 RVA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 140,043 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear abs sensor securing bolts missing

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2016 139,952 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear abs sensor securing bolts missing

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

oil leak engine

rear exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 133,917 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear abs sensor securing bolts missing

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 125,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear abs sensor securing bolts missing

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 116,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 108,491 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 96,225 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 91,947 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 80,040 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 61,909 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing in side edge

Pass 26 Jun 2007 42,570 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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A6 RVA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A6 RVA, 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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A6 RVA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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