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AF54 OYY

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,484 mi
Last recorded78,484 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 OYY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 78,484 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Feb 2021 78,483 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Feb 2020 74,416 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 69,129 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake requirements only just met (nearside rear parking brake low)

Pass 15 Feb 2018 63,945 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joints (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 63,945 miles

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

Offside Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring loom (1.9.2a)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joints (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 58,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joints (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Feb 2017 58,029 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joints (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2016 52,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Nearside handbrake cable fouling on exhaust

Nearside rear exhaust mounting rubber perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside handbrake cable fouling on suspension arm

air filter housing insecure

plastic sill covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Feb 2016 52,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Nearside handbrake cable fouling on exhaust

Nearside rear exhaust mounting rubber perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside handbrake cable fouling on suspension arm

air filter housing insecure

plastic sill covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Feb 2015 44,093 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 32,821 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 25,009 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 23,613 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 19,813 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 17,438 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 12,870 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 8,313 miles

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 OYY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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