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AF54 OXW

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,998 mi
Last recorded103,998 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 OXW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 103,998 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 95,895 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 95,823 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 90,735 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 90,735 miles

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

Nearside Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 80,096 miles

air bag light on ?

slight lift in o/s tie rod ( steering rack )

slight play in both top arm inner bushes front

Fail 15 Sep 2011 80,096 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on ?

slight lift in o/s tie rod ( steering rack )

slight play in both top arm inner bushes front

Pass 16 Sep 2010 66,721 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 66,721 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag light on ?

Fail 14 Sep 2009 51,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine undertray is broken at offside

Pass 14 Sep 2009 51,273 miles

engine undertray is broken at offside

Pass 10 Sep 2008 43,029 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,542 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 31,542 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 OXW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AF54 OXW, 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 OXW registered?

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

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