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AD04 UST

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Lpg 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,404 mi
Last recorded134,404 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 UST
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 134,404 miles

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

lpg fitted but not working

Pass 25 Jul 2016 129,838 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 120,105 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seatbelt

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

n/s/r brake disc corroded

underside floorpan corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2015 120,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine oil level low

n/s/f child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seatbelt

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

n/s/r brake disc corroded

underside floorpan corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 114,350 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine oil level low

floor pan slightly corroded

front number plate slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion n/s/r brake disc

Fail 31 Jul 2014 92,337 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine oil level low

floor pan slightly corroded

front number plate slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion n/s/r brake disc

Fail 30 Jul 2013 102,964 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 102,964 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 90,043 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 90,043 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 74,511 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 63,534 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 256,504 miles

corrosion: nearside floorpans, exhaust

rear bumper damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,318 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 29,280 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 UST is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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