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AC03 CZE

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,895 mi
Last recorded126,895 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 CZE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 126,895 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 126,875 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill, Floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 123,268 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 127,537 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 127,537 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 116,053 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 113,833 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 110,020 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 110,020 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 102,629 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 96,397 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 89,184 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 82,354 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 73,045 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 71,334 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 71,334 miles

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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AC03 CZE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 72,902 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 AC03 CZE, 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 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AC03 CZE registered?

AC03 CZE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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