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AO54 ZBW

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

102,922 mi
Last recorded102,922 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 ZBW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 102,922 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tytres wearing heavily inner edge

floor pans corroded

none standard rear silancer fitted

oil leak over offside suspension components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 102,671 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tytres wearing heavily inner edge

floor pans corroded

none standard rear silancer fitted

oil leak over offside suspension components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 92,315 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front fog lamps not working n/s/f broken

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/r tyre close to limit and unevenly worn

non standard rear exhaust box fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2013 91,892 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly and has cut to tread (cords not exposed)

non standard rear exhaust silencer fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2012 77,412 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 77,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 66,052 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 64,994 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 64,994 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 61,257 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 61,250 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 49,163 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2007 48,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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
Full Alfa Romeo 156 reliability report

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AO54 ZBW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AO54 ZBW, 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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AO54 ZBW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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