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BL04 YWN

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,901 mi
Last recorded141,901 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 YWN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 141,901 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from its position.

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 141,897 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from its position.

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 137,132 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 133,183 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 126,799 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 126,799 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

if repairs carried out tracking must be set

Fail 1 Feb 2013 118,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre has cracking in the tread.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 118,582 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre has cracking in the tread.

Pass 28 Jan 2012 108,734 miles

WASHER AIM OUT OVER VEHICLE.

Fail 27 Jan 2012

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

WASHER AIM OUT OVER VEHICLE.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 95,828 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 94,688 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 82,184 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 72,907 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine lower cover loose

offside rear handbrake lever not going back to stop

Pass 2 Jul 2007 72,907 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine lower cover loose

offside rear handbrake lever not going back to stop

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 YWN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YWN, 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 YWN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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