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AF54 OYB

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

50,421 mi
Last recorded50,421 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 OYB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 50,421 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 47,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r discs slity scored

Fail 20 Oct 2010 47,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r discs slity scored

Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,737 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 38,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 26,963 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 26,963 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 23,327 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 25,327 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OYB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF54 OYB registered?

AF54 OYB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is AF54 OYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 OYB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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