MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,755 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Unable to carry out full inspection due to engine cover(s) fitted.
Unable to carry out full inspection due to undertray(s) fitted.
engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the engine bay
minor oil leak
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath the vehicle
engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the engine bay
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underneath of the vehicle
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
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
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
both front brake discs worn
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.
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 156?
Based on 487,324 MOT tests across 48,356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BV54 LBU registered?
BV54 LBU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 22 October 2004.
Is BV54 LBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV54 LBU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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