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AD04 VCG

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,360 mi
Last recorded123,360 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 123,360 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 123,360 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 103,254 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 103,254 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 78,545 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 51,260 miles

Nearside Rear 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 VCG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VCG, 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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What year was AD04 VCG registered?

AD04 VCG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is AD04 VCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 VCG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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