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CP04 ZBR

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,073 mi
Last recorded147,073 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 ZBR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 147,073 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 133,009 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre uneven tread wear

Pass 13 Jun 2016 131,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded in several places

rear exhuast section (back box) rubber supports split/perished system still adequetly supported

Fail 7 Jun 2016 131,727 miles

Offside Front Lower Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded in several places

rear exhuast section (back box) rubber supports split/perished system still adequetly supported

Pass 27 Jun 2015 119,629 miles

Back box outer skin slightly corroded but is not leaking exhuast gases.

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

O/s/r handbrake cable outer casing split with slight corrosoin to inner.

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

Rear exhaust rubber hangers split/worn but are still adeuetly supporting system.

front windscreen washer spray pattern onto screen is limited but is still clearing the screen adeqeutly.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 104,365 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear silencer corroding on outer skin

Pass 15 Jun 2013 84,237 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 65,681 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 65,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,852 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 41,526 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,311 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 34,902 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 28,597 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
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CP04 ZBR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CP04 ZBR, 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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CP04 ZBR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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