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ALF 416G

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

52,490 mi
Last recorded52,490 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALF 416G
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 52,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2025 46,993 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 46,983 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 43,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Fuel smell inside and underneath car

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2023 41,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Offside Front window wont open

both front track rod ends corroded

fuel smell inside and underneath car

Pass 16 Mar 2022 40,352 miles

underside suspension components very rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2021 39,922 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 39,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 39,399 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 37,999 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 37,996 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box very corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 36,074 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 36,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,088 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ns/os front to rear by the front sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light scratching across windscreen

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 17 Mar 2017 34,088 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ns/os front to rear by the front sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light scratching across windscreen

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2016 32,265 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 30,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2014 28,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2014 28,598 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2013 25,874 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer of the exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2013 25,874 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer of the exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,521 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,213 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 13,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges, centre 3/4 ok at time of test

cut in n/s/r tyre, can not see braid at time of test

o/s/r tyre deteriorated between treads slightly

sighns of an exhaust blow on rear, not blowing at time of test

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2008 10,324 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 6,829 miles

cut in passengers rear tyre can not see braid at time of test.

cyt in drivers front tyre can not see braid at time of test,

Pass 15 Mar 2006 3,425 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 3,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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ALF 416G is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 ALF 416G, 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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ALF 416G is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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