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BN53 MYG

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,880 mi
Last recorded125,880 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 MYG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 125,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 125,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 108,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 108,845 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 88,162 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 88,162 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 69,748 miles

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

both beam patterns require attention soon

Pass 30 Jun 2008 46,218 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 46,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 39,023 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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BN53 MYG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN53 MYG, 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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BN53 MYG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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