MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,891 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
advise n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough
advise slight play o/s/f inner steering arm
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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BV54 LBY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 8 September 2004.
Is BV54 LBY safe to buy?
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