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AK04 MPE

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,920 mi
Last recorded98,920 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 98,920 miles

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

all four tyres have slight wear to inner edge

Fail 9 May 2012 98,290 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

all four tyres have slight wear to inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2010 84,632 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 84,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 70,512 miles

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

rear exhaust hitting suspension cross member & heat shield

Fail 10 Jun 2009 70,486 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

rear exhaust hitting suspension cross member & heat shield

Pass 27 Mar 2008 56,694 miles

oil low on dipstick.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 44,818 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 MPE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MPE, 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 MPE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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