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SW04JFV
2004 ALFA ROMEO 156
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1910cc
General Information
- Registration SW04JFV
- Manufacturer ALFA ROMEO
- Model 156
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
10
Passes
8
Failures
55.56%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
3 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 126,210 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Brake performance not tested engine stopped would not restart (3.7.A.1)
- Emissions not tested engine would not restart (7.4.B.1)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing locking stud (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 124,312 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- nearside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 124,206 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- slight play in offside front inner rack arm
- front subframe corroding
- corrosion forming underside of vehicle
- Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
6 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 124,206 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area at rear (5.2.6)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect suspect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- slight play in offside front inner rack arm
- front subframe corroding
- corrosion forming underside of vehicle
- Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 115,490 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
21 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 115,490 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
28 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,901 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2014 11 Jun 202627 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 101,901 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
22 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 87,719 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
22 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 87,719 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
13 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,357 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2012 11 Jun 202618 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,634 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2011 11 Jun 202628 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,123 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2010 11 Jun 202626 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 55,123 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
21 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,607 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2009 11 Jun 202621 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 46,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
28 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,601 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2008 11 Jun 202628 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 37,601 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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SW04JFV was registered on 2004-08-30
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