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AD04 UTV

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,783 mi
Last recorded115,783 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 115,783 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 115,783 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 112,138 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Sill has covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Sill has cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Under body corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 112,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Sill has covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Sill has cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Under body corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 106,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 104,593 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2015 104,593 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 101,044 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 17 Jun 2013 95,957 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 95,957 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 88,827 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 88,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 79,403 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml illuminated

under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 23 May 2011 79,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 68,816 miles

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

front brake discs worn, advise

Fail 8 Jun 2010 68,816 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs worn, advise

Fail 20 May 2010 68,428 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 58,202 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 19 Jun 2008 43,505 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 43,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 28,504 miles

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

Offside 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
Full Alfa Romeo 156 reliability report

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AD04 UTV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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