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AD04 UNW

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,123 mi
Last recorded98,123 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 UNW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 98,123 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 98,123 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 92,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 86,782 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Feb 2015 86,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Feb 2014 75,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Feb 2014 75,422 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Jan 2013 65,123 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 60,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,727 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 2 Sep 2010 52,735 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,823 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 39,115 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 33,062 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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AD04 UNW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD04 UNW, 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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AD04 UNW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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