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AK04 LZN

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,630 mi
Last recorded65,630 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 LZN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 65,630 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 65,614 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 60,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 54,178 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 48,289 miles

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

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

corrosion on front x member

front exhaust flexi cover adrift

handbrake cables outer casing split

radiator in poor condition

rear silecer in poor condition

side skirts poor fit

Pass 25 Jan 2012 43,122 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air-bag warning lamp on dash at time of test

both front wipers split

Pass 25 Jan 2011 37,962 miles

offside washer jet is slightly blocked

Fail 25 Jan 2011 37,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside washer jet is slightly blocked

Pass 25 Feb 2010 34,013 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 32,847 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 28,579 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 22,395 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 22,395 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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AK04 LZN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LZN, 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 LZN registered?

AK04 LZN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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