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AK53 VJO

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,165 mi
Last recorded81,165 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VJO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 81,165 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 67,090 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 67,090 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 64,338 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 49,278 miles

slight lateral play in both rear wheels caused by wear insuspension arm bushes

Fail 20 Mar 2010 49,278 miles

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

slight lateral play in both rear wheels caused by wear insuspension arm bushes

Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,465 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 36,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,593 miles

Both rear tyres treads close to wear indicators.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear outer brake pad very low other rear pads wearing thin.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 19,503 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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AK53 VJO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VJO, 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 VJO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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