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AF54 OWM

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,640 mi
Last recorded37,640 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 OWM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 37,640 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 37,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 36,634 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 35,682 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 35,038 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 35,038 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 33,696 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 33,696 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 32,611 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 31,268 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 30,076 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 30,076 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 28,347 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 28,347 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 26,436 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 24,664 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 24,664 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 22,474 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 20,461 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 18,407 miles

airbag light on

Fail 12 Nov 2007 18,404 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

airbag light on

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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AF54 OWM 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 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 AF54 OWM, 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 AF54 OWM registered?

AF54 OWM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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