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BL04 YVT

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

222,650 mi
Last recorded222,650 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 YVT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 222,650 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 222,638 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 210,538 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 194,319 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 194,316 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 May 2012 173,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 173,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2011 149,695 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 May 2011 149,695 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2010 137,518 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted to n/s/rear seat

o/s/front tyre has slight damage to side wall

Fail 17 Jun 2010 137,514 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted to n/s/rear seat

o/s/front tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 6 May 2009 118,134 miles

both front tyres bald on inside edges of tread area

Fail 5 May 2009 118,132 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres bald on inside edges of tread area

Fail 9 Jun 2008 97,857 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 97,857 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 70,499 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 70,499 miles

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

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

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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BL04 YVT is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BL04 YVT, 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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BL04 YVT is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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