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BP53 HGU

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Beige Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,663 mi
Last recorded122,663 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 HGU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 122,663 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 115,815 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 104,308 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 90,471 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside wiper starting to split

Pass 8 Jun 2013 85,273 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 76,958 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 67,895 miles

N/S/R tyre has nail in edge

front discs poor

Pass 27 Feb 2010 63,186 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 56,668 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 51,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 40,564 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 40,564 miles

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

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

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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BP53 HGU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Beige with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BP53 HGU, 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 BP53 HGU registered?

BP53 HGU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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