MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,614 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.37% (7.3.D.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on!
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside mirror missing
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside mirror missing
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine under tray broken
heavy corrosion on exhaust but not blowing
passengers door mirror broken
rear brake pads arrear low
rear n/sidse tyre cracks in side wall around tread
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside 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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
EM lamp illuminated
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine under tray broken
heavy corrosion on exhaust but not blowing
passengers door mirror broken
rear brake pads arrear low
rear n/sidse tyre cracks in side wall around tread
Nearside door mirror broken.
Offside steering rack joint, slight knock.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear silencer corroded.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
EM light on.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake discs wearing, lipped.
Rear brake pads wearing.
Rear silencer corroded.
EM light on.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering rack, slight play in offside inner joint.
Wiper blades split at ends.
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front and rear tyres worn, at wear bars.
Front and rear tyres worn, at wear bars.
Nearside dipped beam, suspect connection.
Nearside front tyre, cut in tread.
Offside rear tyre, cut in sidewall/perished.
all tyres wearing [in sales limit]
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 156?
Based on 487,324 MOT tests across 48,356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK53 VHB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 AK53 VHB, 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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AK53 VHB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 January 2004.
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