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AM03 YYT

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,000 mi
Last recorded120,000 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 YYT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 120,000 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 120,000 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings various places mark yellow (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 116,496 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody in some areas (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 116,484 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outersill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion underbody in some areas (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 113,834 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lower (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 111,893 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 108,778 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 102,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 102,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 95,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Apr 2011 95,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2010 83,225 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 66,608 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 48,865 miles

corrosion setting into front brake discs

rear brake cables outers split

Fail 8 Apr 2008 48,865 miles

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)

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

corrosion setting into front brake discs

rear brake cables outers split

Pass 11 Apr 2007 30,149 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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AM03 YYT is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AM03 YYT, 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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AM03 YYT is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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