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AP52 EXU

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,732 mi
Last recorded91,732 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 EXU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 91,732 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 91,732 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 91,028 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 91,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2014 88,274 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 88,274 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 81,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2010 81,841 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 77,370 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 73,288 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 64,604 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 62,406 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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AP52 EXU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AP52 EXU, 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 AP52 EXU registered?

AP52 EXU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is AP52 EXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP52 EXU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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