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AF03 YYE

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,600 mi
Last recorded117,600 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 YYE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 117,600 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 117,571 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2012 103,230 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 103,228 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 80,629 miles

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 50,672 miles

all brake discs worn

cracking in o/s/r tyre tread

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 47,488 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 44,718 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 40,380 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 31,875 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 31,790 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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AF03 YYE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AF03 YYE, 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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AF03 YYE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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