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CV54 ZDM

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,207 mi
Last recorded137,207 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 ZDM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 137,207 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Nearside and offside (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside lower bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 127,474 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 127,474 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 118,769 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 118,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 106,176 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 106,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 94,080 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 79,424 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 79,398 miles

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

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

Slight wear in offside front track rod

Wiper blades worn

Pass 23 Sep 2009 65,248 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 64,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear light unit broken

Pass 5 Sep 2008 49,090 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 49,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,125 miles

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

chip to windscreen, †nsr handbrakenot on stop, †slight play osf steering arm ball joint,

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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CV54 ZDM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CV54 ZDM, 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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CV54 ZDM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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