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AK04 MTF

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,468 mi
Last recorded113,468 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 113,468 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 113,468 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 108,446 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perish outer side wall

Fail 9 Oct 2013 108,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

n/s/r tyre perish outer side wall

Pass 1 Sep 2012 99,038 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside front wiper blade split but still cleans windscreen

Pass 30 Aug 2011 90,241 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 90,241 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 85,269 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 83,263 miles

Note play in steering rack o/s.

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 83,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Note play in steering rack o/s.

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 80,096 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 79,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MTF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MTF, 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 MTF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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