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AD04 UXR

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,836 mi
Last recorded114,836 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2017 114,836 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 88,687 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 88,687 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 81,440 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 72,412 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Surface corrosion to suspension and underbody

Fail 20 Dec 2013 72,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Surface corrosion to suspension and underbody

Pass 17 Jan 2013 64,868 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 59,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 54,902 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 48,852 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 48,852 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,121 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 31,750 miles

Rear tyres starting to feather on outside edge.

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 UXR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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