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AK04 LXE

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,998 mi
Last recorded75,998 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 LXE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 75,998 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 75,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 65,620 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 61,021 miles

n/s front fog lamp inop - engine management light on emission o/k for now but cat is working hard anti rol bar d bushes slightly worn

Pass 26 Oct 2010 56,730 miles

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

front suspension noisey

Fail 25 Oct 2010 56,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front suspension noisey (possibly anti-roll bar)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 52,502 miles

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

driverswashers poor front n/s sidelamp dim front fog lamp broken

Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,220 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 35,136 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 35,136 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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AK04 LXE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK04 LXE, 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 AK04 LXE registered?

AK04 LXE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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