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BV54 LBX

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,450 mi
Last recorded103,450 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 LBX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 103,450 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 98,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer wall slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear sill / floor area corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2015 98,399 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs and brake pad (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 90,655 miles

all coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

rear antilinks worn

washers poor

o/s/f badly worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2013 84,872 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 80,008 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r shock absorber has a slight leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 72,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both of side front brack disc is starting to rust and off side rear disc is rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2011 72,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both of side front brack disc is starting to rust and off side rear disc is rusty

coolant level is low

Pass 20 Oct 2010 58,450 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 52,419 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 52,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2008 47,543 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 47,542 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 40,638 miles

Nearside Rear 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 LBX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LBX, 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 LBX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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