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AK04 MWG

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,395 mi
Last recorded78,395 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 MWG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 78,395 miles

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

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

front discs getting worn / lipped on inside face

Pass 21 Feb 2011 66,363 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 66,218 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 62,378 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake discs have light surface corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2009 58,652 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fuel tank straps corroding

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear tyres feathering

SRS light on

Pass 18 Mar 2009 58,652 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel tank straps corroding

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear tyres feathering

SRS light on

Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,456 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 47,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 34,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 MWG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MWG, 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 MWG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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