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BV54 LBZ

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

151,553 mi
Last recorded151,553 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 151,553 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet and boot lifters weak

exhaust becoming corroded

o/s headlamp damaged

various slight oil leaks

vehicle becoming corroded

very slight play felt at n/s/f wheel

Fail 20 Feb 2017 151,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet and boot lifters weak

exhaust becoming corroded

o/s headlamp damaged

various slight oil leaks

vehicle becoming corroded

very slight play felt at n/s/f wheel

Pass 1 Mar 2016 147,502 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bonnet struts weak

radiator in poor condition

rear coil springs corroded

various oil leaks

various suspension bushs/components becoming worn/corroded

various underside of vehicle components covered in oil

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 147,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bonnet struts weak

o/s/f tyre becoming worn 3mm

radiator in poor condition

rear coil springs corroded

various oil leaks

various suspension bushs/components becoming worn/corroded

various underside of vehicle components covered in oil

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 142,186 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

floor pans corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2015 142,184 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

floor pans corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 135,363 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

floor pans corroded

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2013 135,316 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

floor pans corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 128,131 miles

ADVISE n/s and o/s Floor pans under car very rusty

Fail 3 Oct 2012 128,131 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ADVISE n/s and o/s Floor pans under car very rusty

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 118,152 miles

air bag light on

Pass 5 Jul 2010 107,783 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 107,783 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Advise Fuel Cleaner, On JUsr Passwd Emissions.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Slight Damage To Front Number Plate.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 93,160 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 81,796 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 81,796 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
Full Alfa Romeo 156 reliability report

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BV54 LBZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LBZ, 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 LBZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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