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AM53 JHL

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

259,746 mi
Last recorded259,746 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 JHL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 259,746 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

blow on front flexi

Pass 28 Jun 2013 250,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust centre mount missing.

offside front fog lamp inoperative.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 250,258 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust,centre mount missing.

front brake imbalance.

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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AM53 JHL is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 AM53 JHL, 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 AM53 JHL registered?

AM53 JHL is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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