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BL04 YWE

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,537 mi
Last recorded74,537 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 YWE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2013 74,537 miles

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 2 Nov 2013 74,537 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 30 Oct 2012 56,259 miles

EML on

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2012 56,786 miles

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

EML on

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2011 41,409 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 41,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 36,003 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 28,355 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 28,355 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 14,288 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 11,576 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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BL04 YWE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YWE, 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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What year was BL04 YWE registered?

BL04 YWE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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