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BV54 LBU

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,755 mi
Last recorded135,755 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 LBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 135,755 miles

Unable to carry out full inspection due to engine cover(s) fitted.

Unable to carry out full inspection due to undertray(s) fitted.

Pass 5 Nov 2016 131,824 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the engine bay

minor oil leak

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath the vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2015 125,434 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the engine bay

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underneath of the vehicle

Fail 1 Nov 2014 120,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

washers working but very poor

Pass 1 Nov 2014 120,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

washers working but very poor

Pass 1 Nov 2013 116,428 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2012 111,855 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 107,773 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 102,590 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2010 102,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 91,699 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Oct 2008 78,996 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 78,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Advise front discs worn.

Advise o/s/f lower suspension arm has play in ball joint.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 64,134 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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BV54 LBU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LBU, 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 LBU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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