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AK04 MEV

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,628 mi
Last recorded80,628 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 MEV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 80,628 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 73,353 miles

underside starting to corrode

Fail 12 Sep 2016 73,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

underside starting to corrode

Pass 22 Sep 2015 72,334 miles

n/s and o/s wipers slightly worn

o/s/r wheel has slight bind

Pass 25 Sep 2014 71,189 miles

body sill covers fitted

f tyres on legal limit

underside corroding

vehicle been standing

Pass 16 Sep 2013 67,576 miles

Exhaust corroding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 67,566 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust corroding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 610,643 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 610,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 57,183 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,028 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty bot not blowing

Pass 22 Mar 2010 42,913 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 39,592 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,849 miles

both front tyres low and unevenly worn

both rear rear track arm bushes worn

front wipers judder

handbrake ratchet mechanism weak

play in front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in o/s/f lower balljoint

Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,864 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 MEV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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