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BN04 LKL

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,412 mi
Last recorded175,412 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 LKL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 175,412 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 157,883 miles

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear and o/s/f tyres worn very low on inner edges

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 157,883 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear and o/s/f tyres worn very low on inner edges

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 134,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2014 134,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 114,929 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 114,929 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2012 92,396 miles

Handbrake slightly stiff

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 92,396 miles

Handbrake slightly stiff

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 75,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,987 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 60,620 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 49,781 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 49,781 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 37,228 miles

Outer handbrake cables corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2007 28,978 miles

n/s wiper rubber split on ends

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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BN04 LKL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BN04 LKL, 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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BN04 LKL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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