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AD52 CVH

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,383 mi
Last recorded80,383 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 CVH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 80,383 miles

Coolant leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing split .

offside outer sill slight damaged .

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing split .

Fail 15 Dec 2008 80,383 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing split .

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing split .

Pass 15 Dec 2007 65,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag warning light on

offside rear tyre low on tread inner and outer edges

Fail 14 Dec 2007 65,339 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

air bag warning light on

offside rear tyre low on tread inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Jan 2007 55,282 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 47,749 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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AD52 CVH is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD52 CVH, 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 AD52 CVH registered?

AD52 CVH is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is AD52 CVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 CVH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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