ALFA ROMEO 1562004 · 1.9L DIESEL

The vehicle's roadworthiness is currently indeterminate due to a complete lack of testing data for the past twelve years. The last recorded test occurred in January 2014 at 171,900 miles, meaning the car has not undergone a legal MOT inspection in over a decade. Based strictly on the final recorded entry, the maintenance trend was reactive rather than proactive, with the vehicle failing multiple times for significant repairs before passing. Without a recent inspection, there is no evidence to confirm the current mechanical integrity or the safety status of critical components. The recorded mileage of 171,900 miles over 22 years represents an average usage of approximately 7,800 miles per annum, which aligns with typical UK driving patterns for this age. However, the data shows a significant gap in activity. Between January 2013 and January 2014, the vehicle covered 11,000 miles in a single year, suggesting a period of heavy use followed by a total cessation of recorded testing. This twelve-year lapse suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary or been off-road, which often leads to rubber degradation, fluid breakdown, and seized components regardless of low mileage. A buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the history shows a recurring failure with offside lower ball joints and nearside upper bushes across both the 2013 and 2014 tests. The 2014 failure for seriously weakened front brake discs and uneven application indicates a history of neglecting the braking system until it became hazardous. Given the long interval since the last record, specific attention must be paid to structural corrosion on the sills, perished hoses, and the source of the oil leak that was noted in the final 2014 advisory.