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AA04 LFA

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,187 mi
Last recorded110,187 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 LFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 110,187 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 105,341 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 97,883 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 88,724 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 88,724 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 77,082 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 67,896 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 59,269 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 44,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2009 33,190 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 22,908 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 22,521 miles

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

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

Front brakes imbalance on limit

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 10,655 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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AA04 LFA is a 2004 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 84.6%.

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 AA04 LFA, 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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AA04 LFA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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