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BV54 LBY

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,891 mi
Last recorded218,891 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 218,891 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 5 Oct 2013 195,675 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 168,661 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 140,377 miles

advise n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

advise slight play o/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 4 Oct 2010 118,745 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 118,686 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 101,729 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 101,729 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 87,645 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 87,645 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 71,310 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 71,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 LBY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LBY, 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 LBY registered?

BV54 LBY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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