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AF53 TVP

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,542 mi
Last recorded77,542 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 TVP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 77,542 miles

Backbox outer skin corroded

Engine oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2020 77,542 miles

Backbox outer skin corroded

Engine oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2019 75,074 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 75,074 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working rear window and one on spoiler too (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated patches (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated patches (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 71,179 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 71,141 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2front and o/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017
Fail 23 Jan 2017

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 44,977 miles

both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges 205/55r16

Fail 23 Jan 2016 44,569 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges 205/55r16

Pass 26 Jan 2015 34,821 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 30,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 30,520 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 27,083 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner edge but no cord exposed

N/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

O/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner edge but no cord exposed

O/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2011 23,093 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2010 19,490 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 16,102 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 11,374 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Some brake imbalance

Pass 10 Sep 2007 8,201 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 8,201 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

l.e.d not working in rear centre brake light

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2006 4,580 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON EDGES

MINOR PLAY IN REAR HUB BUSHES

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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AF53 TVP is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AF53 TVP, 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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AF53 TVP is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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