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CN53 UPR

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

136,800 mi
Last recorded136,800 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 UPR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 136,800 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 136,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 127,520 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust bracket broken near the rear

front tyres worn on inner edge

offside front fog lamp damage and not working

Fail 27 Jan 2015 127,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust bracket broken near the rear

front worn low on inner edge

offside front fog lamp damage and not working

Pass 31 Jan 2014 111,658 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 111,627 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 97,529 miles

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

ns handbrake cable outer casing split/poor condition

rear tyres worn

Fail 31 Jan 2013 97,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

ns handbrake cable outer casing split/poor condition

rear tyres worn

Pass 20 Jan 2012 78,691 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTING INNER BUSH SLIGHT PLAY

NEARSIDE REAR SIGNS OF BRAKE OVERHEATING

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

WIPER BLADES POOR CONDITION

Fail 20 Jan 2012 78,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTING INNER BUSH SLIGHT PLAY

NEARSIDE REAR SIGNS OF BRAKE OVERHEATING

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

WIPER BLADES POOR CONDITION

Fail 20 Jan 2011 63,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 63,648 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 44,354 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,291 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 39,291 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 35,349 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 28,899 miles

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 19,073 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 19,071 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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CN53 UPR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CN53 UPR, 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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CN53 UPR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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