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AF54 OZB

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,325 mi
Last recorded91,325 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2016 91,325 miles

Brake performance not tested due to a brake fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Braking system leaking front to rear at rear flexi (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel tight to rotate

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear both dust covers corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery not secured

Pass 21 Jul 2015 87,613 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 71,859 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 61,189 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,716 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

F Subframe & floor corroded

Handbrake cable gaitors split

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Tail pipe in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2012 57,716 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

F Subframe & floor corroded

Handbrake cable gaitors split

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Tail pipe in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 53,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Tail pipe in poor condition

Underside corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2011 53,478 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

O/S/R Tyre cracking badly

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

Tail pipe in poor condition

Underside corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,877 miles

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

F Brake discs slightly worn

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

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

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

O/S/F Wheel slightly buckled

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 41,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Radiator in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 34,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 28,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,113 miles

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

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 OZB 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 64.3%.

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

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