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AD52 DXC

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,620 mi
Last recorded74,620 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 74,620 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2014 74,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,408 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 61,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 56,490 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 46,606 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,606 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 37,570 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,570 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,634 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 30,634 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

Pass 6 Sep 2006 20,401 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 20,401 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 DXC is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DXC, 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 DXC registered?

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

Is AD52 DXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 DXC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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