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AK04 LYC

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,341 mi
Last recorded38,341 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,341 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 38,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres bald on inner shoulders

front brakes noisey, suspect caused by corrosion on braking area of front discs

n/s wiper blade badly split

Pass 5 Feb 2008 32,755 miles

engine belly pan adrift

front brakes noisey, surface corrosion on discs

o/s/f tyre tread worn low inner edge 2055516

rear tyres old and 4mm tread left

some washer jets blocked

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 LYC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK04 LYC, 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 LYC registered?

AK04 LYC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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