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BV54 LBF

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,550 mi
Last recorded123,550 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 LBF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 123,550 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 123,548 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 123,548 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 111,903 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 111,731 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 103,206 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 92,780 miles

Coolant radiator very poor condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 70,263 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 50,411 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 40,901 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 40,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BV54 LBF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel 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 BV54 LBF, 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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BV54 LBF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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