MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front lower arms front bushes deteriorating
drivers seatbelt fluffing
front discs and pads corroded and worn ( do soon )
front washers poor
n/s mirror cracked
o/s/r brake slightly sticky
play both front lower ball joints
play front anti-roll bar d bushes
play rear anti-roll bar d bushes
rear number plate deteriorating
slight corrosion n/s/f brake pipe
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
aux belt cracking
handbrake cables poor
n/s wing mirror cracked
o/s/f tyre side walls damaged (run flat?)
rear floor corroded and holed
some suspension parts slightly worn
suspect o/s/r caliper faulty (slight bind)
tail pipe corroded
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
airbag light on
aux belt cracking
handbrake cables poor
n/s wing mirror cracked
o/s/f tyre side walls damaged (run flat?)
oil filter corroded and leaking
rear floor corroded and holed
some suspension parts slightly worn
suspect o/s/r caliper faulty (slight bind)
tail pipe corroded
front brake discs worn
rear brakes binding slightly
rear floor corroded at drain holes
washers poor
wipers poor
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs worn
rear brakes binding slightly
rear floor corroded at drain holes
washers poor
wipers poor
both front tyres worn and o/s/r tyre sidewalls poor
rear pads low
slight corrosion on brake pipes
slight wear in suspension
tail pipe corroded
o/s/f seatbelt slightly worn
all brake disks slightly pitted
both rear tyres near wear limit
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
all brake disks slightly pitted
both rear tyres near wear limit
hand brake cables poor
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 156?
Based on 487,324 MOT tests across 48,356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AD52 DXR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 DXR, 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 DXR registered?
AD52 DXR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 January 2003.
Is AD52 DXR safe to buy?
The MOT history for AD52 DXR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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