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CN04 CEJ

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,058 mi
Last recorded104,058 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 CEJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 104,058 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front d bushes badly worn

slight play in off side front inner trackcontrol arm joint

Pass 23 May 2013 95,443 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 95,443 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 87,132 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 82,314 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 82,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 74,860 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 74,854 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CN04 CEJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CN04 CEJ, 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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CN04 CEJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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