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AD04 URW

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,469 mi
Last recorded111,469 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 111,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 111,455 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 99,669 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s psrk brake low effort recorded

Fail 26 Jun 2015 99,659 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s psrk brake low effort recorded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 88,064 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 88,064 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 71,245 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 63,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust box rear deteriorated

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

floorpan slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2012 63,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust box rear deteriorated

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

floorpan slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 55,439 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear outer hand brake cables deteroirated

floor pans surface rust

Fail 22 Jun 2011 55,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear outer hand brake cables deteroirated

floor pans surface rust

Pass 5 Jul 2010 49,024 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

floor pan corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2010 49,013 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

floor pan corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2009 43,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front floor pan slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2009 43,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front floor pan slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2008 38,677 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside floor pan slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2008 38,675 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside floor pan slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2007 33,470 miles

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

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 URW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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