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SO04 WLC

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,601 mi
Last recorded88,601 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 WLC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 88,601 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 75,416 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Fail 16 Jun 2014 75,320 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Pass 29 May 2013 65,224 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 62,742 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 57,892 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 57,889 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 52,228 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 52,228 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 45,894 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 45,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

oil leak from power steering rack area

oil leak from turbo intercooler pipe area

Pass 2 Jun 2008 37,913 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 31,760 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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SO04 WLC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SO04 WLC, 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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What year was SO04 WLC registered?

SO04 WLC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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