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BV54 LBP

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,384 mi
Last recorded115,384 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 LBP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 115,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange and middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front wheel arch plate next to subframe mounting corroded both sides N/S worse

Nearside Floor not fully secure plate becoming detatched (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 115,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange and middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front wheel arch plate next to subframe mounting corroded both sides N/S worse

Nearside Floor not fully secure plate becoming detatched (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 104,196 miles

corrosion to front nearside and offside inner wing panels

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Nov 2018 104,196 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

corrosion to front nearside and offside inner wing panels

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2017 97,102 miles

Offside Front wiper blade has deterioration

corrosion to underside front suspension components

engine MIL light on

engine coolant and oil levels low

Pass 18 Oct 2016 92,660 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front nearside and offside inner wings

engine MIL light on

Pass 15 Oct 2015 91,287 miles

deterioration to exhaust system

Fail 8 Oct 2015 91,270 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

deterioration to exhaust system

engine MIL light on

engine oil level low

Pass 8 Oct 2014 88,745 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Fail 7 Oct 2014 88,743 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine MIL light on

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

offside front tyre wearing thin

Pass 18 Oct 2013 83,746 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 81,792 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 78,387 miles

Engine oil low on arrival

Fail 3 Nov 2011 78,387 miles

Engine oil low on arrival

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 76,003 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 57,627 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 49,176 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,500 miles

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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BV54 LBP is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BV54 LBP, 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 LBP is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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