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AC03 MBU

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,979 mi
Last recorded181,979 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 MBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 181,979 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 181,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 MBU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 AC03 MBU, 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 MBU registered?

AC03 MBU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AC03 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 MBU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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