MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
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
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
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
both front tyres bald on inside edges of tread area
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
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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