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CK54 LRY

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

202,188 mi
Last recorded202,188 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 LRY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 202,188 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Heavy rust to under side and front and rear suspension components and suspension presriced areas and front sub frame

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Hand brake cable deteriorating

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 202,068 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan where marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Where marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorating

Heavy rust to under side and front and rear suspension components and suspension presriced areas and front sub frame

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Hand brake cable deteriorating

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 191,840 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear under chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Nearside and offside brake hoses deteriorating

Nearside and offside hand brake cable outer casing deteriorating

Offside Hand brake effort little low

heavy rusting to under side and front and rear hub and suspension and prescribed areas

Fail 5 Sep 2018 191,839 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Along chassis from front bulk head to rear (where marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated Where marked (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded where marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner most bushes where marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer most bushes where marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Where marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer where marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Nearside and offside brake hoses deteriorating

Nearside Engine under tray lose

Nearside and offside hand brake cable outer casing deteriorating

Offside Hand brake effort little low

heavy rusting to under side and front and rear hub and suspension and prescribed areas

Pass 4 Sep 2017 184,544 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Underneath floor skin start corroding front up to the rear of the vehicle

Pass 30 Aug 2016 177,649 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 177,644 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 170,796 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers

Fail 29 Aug 2015 170,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers

Pass 7 Aug 2014 161,442 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 161,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 153,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 163,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 136,890 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 120,726 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 120,723 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010

near side front top suspension joint slight movment

off side rack end slight movement

Fail 7 Sep 2009 92,422 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 92,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 83,225 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 59,570 miles

rear wiper blade splitting.

two small chips to the o/side front windscreen.

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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CK54 LRY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CK54 LRY, 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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CK54 LRY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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