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AEZ 2551

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

116,038 mi
Last recorded116,038 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 2551
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 116,038 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 116,308 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 8 May 2015 111,662 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 111,662 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 111,660 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

floors and under side componants rusty / corroded

long travel on foot brake

rear discs deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2015 111,472 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear discs in poor condition

vehicle is very corroded underneath

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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AEZ 2551 is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 AEZ 2551, 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 AEZ 2551 registered?

AEZ 2551 is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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